Join our Family Services Team.

• Part time position (53.2 hours per fortnight)
• Maximum term contract until 30 June 2026
• Join a values-driven organisation making a real impact

Your new role

As Generalist Counsellor you will provide counselling and facilitate therapeutic group work for men, women and children within the Inner Gippsland region. You will undertake appropriate assessments of consumers throughout the duration of their engagement to ensure that their support needs are met. You will also assist with referrals to relevant support services such as housing, financial counselling, integrated family services and family violence support services.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to a base salary equivalent to SCHADS Level 5 + super, you can access the following.

• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave 
• Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more 
• 10% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre 
• Opt in or out of public holidays, be respected for your unique background
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops

Your skills and experience

You will bring with you:

• A tertiary qualification in social work, counselling or a related discipline
• Experience in delivering counselling services and therapeutic support to children and/or families
• Experience in developing and facilitating group work programs
• Knowledge of a range of theoretical frameworks relevant to working with children, young people and families
• Well-developed risk assessment and safety planning skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Current driver’s licence valid in Victoria

View the position description here

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, please reach out to Bernie Vella, Team Leader Integrated Family Services on (03) 9051 7000 or bernie.vella@vt.uniting.org to arrange a chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

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