• Located in Mitcham, VIC
• Full-time - 12-month fixed-term contract
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Strongly Encouraged to Apply
• Mid-level candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply for the position of Child and Family Counsellor.

About the Foundation:

The Australian Childhood Foundation is a recognised charity which has established a strong reputation over the past 35 years for delivering specialist counselling and training services that support abused children, carers and their families.

Join a leading National organisation that is working to prevent abuse and exploitation and to help children and young people impacted by trauma, to recover and heal. The Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) has a reputation for the successful delivery of clinical services, professional training and programs that ensure the protection and care of children and young people.

About the Role:

Join our dedicated team in the eastern metro region of Victoria as a Child and Family Counsellor within the Child Trauma Service. In this vital role, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality counselling and support services to children, young people, and their families on an individual and group basis. Specifically, the Child Trauma Service focuses on providing counselling and treatment for individuals who have experienced sexual abuse, family violence, or engaged in harmful sexual behaviour.

Working collaboratively, you will engage with Aboriginal and other local organisations, ensuring culturally sensitive delivery of programs and services. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Additionally, this position is open to mid-level candidates, and we welcome and encourage their applications for the Child and Family Counsellor role.

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those affected by trauma and adversity.

About You / Key Selection Criteria:

• Post Graduate qualification or additional training in relevant child, adolescent, and family clinical practice.
• Demonstrated ability to provide therapeutic leadership and guidance to a range of professionals and members of the child's network.
• A well-developed ability to assist others to understand the implications of harmful sexual behaviours, trauma and attachment theories and their relationship to child abuse.
• Demonstrated commitment to a learning culture and continuous improvement, and experience reporting within the Australian Council of Healthcare Standards would be an advantage.
• Capacity to articulate and relate theory to practice in a training environment.
• Ability to understand and manage the complexities inherent in working in home-based care settings, including flexibility in meeting the needs of carers and the care team.
• Extensive knowledge of child welfare, child protection and relevant legislation.
• Experience in development, monitoring and evaluation.
• Personal values consistent with the values of the organisation.

Remuneration & Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary that reflects your experience and qualifications.
• Salary Packaging: Personalise how you receive your rewards to suit your financial goals.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access a wide range of support services to enhance your well-being.
• Guided Individual and Group Supervision: Benefit from regular sessions providing clinical guidance and support.
• Collaborative Connections: Join forces with our Australian-wide ACF Therapeutic Services Teams, a network of professionals committed to making a difference.
• Access to an Extensive Resources Library: Dive into a wealth of knowledge and insights from leading experts in the field, continually enhancing your impact.

To Apply:

Interested in this new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children?

Please click Apply Now on EthicalJobs and attach a copy of your current resume along with a cover letter, addressing each of the Key Selection Criteria.

For more information about the role or a copy of the position description please email Bree - HR Officer at [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Child and Family Counsellor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

ACF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.