This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, experienced couples counsellor to join Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV).

About us

Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations. We have been delivering high quality family and relationship support services to for over 75 years. Our vision is for positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians.

About the role

Reporting to Centre Manager, your responsibilities include the provisions of high quality, culturally sensitive relationship counselling and therapy, including education programs to individuals, couples and families as required. You will be able to apply your skills and expertise in childhood development and family dynamics to respond to a diverse range of issues including trauma, violence and abuse, parenting concerns, relational issues, stress and anxiety, separation and divorce and blended families.

This role is located in Ballarat and is a permanent, part-time position working three (3) days per week including every Thursday 1pm to 9pm. The salary range is $95k-$102k (pro-rata) per annum.

About you

• Degree qualified in family therapy, social work, counselling or psychology.
• Previous supervised professional experience in relationship and couple counselling and family violence.
• Demonstrated application of therapeutic modalities relevant to working with individuals, couples and families.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately assess for family violence and work with individuals and couples where family violence is present.
• Understand and be able to practically apply relevant legislative regulations.

We provide

• Competitive salary packaging as RAV is a public benevolent institution.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous leave entitlements, and gratis days over the Christmas/New Year period.
• Professional development and training.
• Best practice clinical supervision.
• Career progression opportunities.

Candidates can view the position description attached and if you have a specific query, please contact Jayne Ferguson, Centre Manager Ballarat by phoning 03 5337 9222.

Candidates will be required to provide evidence of two COVID-19 vaccinations.

RAV is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from under-represented culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual (LGBTIQA+) communities, and people living with disability. We are committed to the safety of our clients and staff and promote a child-safe work environment. We recognise the lifelong impacts of childhood trauma and recognise those who had children taken away from them.

A position description is attached.