• Based in Wodonga
• Part Time Permanent Contract
• 60.80 hours per fortnight ongoing

ABOUT US

Gateway Health is a community health service providing health and welfare services to individuals, families and communities across Northeast Victoria and parts of southern New south Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).

The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you a passionate leader ready to make a real impact? We’re looking for a dedicated Team Leader – Counselling & Wellbeing (C&W) to play a key role in supporting the effective, efficient, and safe delivery of our C&W services.

In this dynamic role, you’ll work closely with the C&W leadership team to ensure the smooth day-to-day management of our counselling and intake programs. Your responsibilities will include supervising staff, overseeing workflows, managing finances, workforce planning, and ensuring clinical oversight and risk management. You’ll also provide expert advice and secondary consultations on counselling and therapeutic practice, ensuring alignment with the MARAM framework and agency policies.

If you’re a strong leader with a passion for driving excellence in counselling and wellbeing services, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team making a real difference.

ABOUT YOU

You are driven by a passion for making a real impact! With a positive and energetic mindset, you thrive on generating new ideas and contributing to a dynamic, collaborative environment. Teamwork is at the heart of what you do, and you love being part of a fun and supportive team.

We’re looking for a strong and inspiring leader—someone with proven leadership experience who leads by example, embraces tough conversations, and is committed to bringing out the best in their team. In this hands-on role, you always keep both clients and team members at the forefront, ready to step in and navigate any challenges that come your way.

Proactive and adaptable, you enjoy working closely with others, sharing insights, and driving positive change. You’re passionate about creating an inclusive and empowering environment where individuals can thrive and perform at their best. With your excellent leadership, relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills, you’re ready to take ownership of this role and truly make it your own.

REMUNERATION

Community Health Centre Stand Alone Services Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022.

Classification Level 6.

GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE

Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve within our community.

GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS

• Work within a supportive team environment.
• Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite
• Generous Not for Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
• Flexible hours and arrangements, for a work-life balance that works for you.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Paid parental leave.
• Professional development + ongoing training and support provided.
• Free car parking
• Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
• Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities.
• Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family
• Access to annual vaccination program
• Discounted Health Insurance
• A suite of employee reward and recognition programs

For a confidential chat about the position please call Karen Murison on 0439 021 972.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every selection criteria and/or qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As part of our recruitment process, we will be reviewing applications as they are received. As a result, this position may close prior to the closing date. If you are interested in working with us, we recommend sending your application across as soon as possible. Best of Luck!

Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people, intersex people, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

Please Note - should you be successful; you are required to undergo a:

• Criminal History Check
• Working With Children Check
• Evidence of Influenza Vaccination
• Proof of your eligibility to work in Australia (provide a copy of your birth certificate, passport. VISA, etc)

A position description is attached.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.

All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.