• Clinical position focusing on counselling couples and families.
• 2 x positions available based in Sunshine: 1 x part-time, ongoing position and 1 x full-time or part-time (negotiable), fixed-term position covering parental leave until January 2023

We have on offer two (2) exciting opportunities for motivated and experienced counsellors at our Sunshine centre to join Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) in this important role with staff who have been delivering effective client focused services and outcomes for over 70 years in Victoria.

About RAV

RAV is a secular, community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations who have been providing services to the Victorian community for over 70 years. Our vision is for “positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians”. Our objective is to relieve suffering, distress, and helplessness and to enhance physical, social and emotional wellbeing. Our services are for all members of the community, regardless of their religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle choice, cultural background, or economic circumstances. RAV provides services from centres across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Manager Western Melbourne, and working closely with the Sunshine team, your responsibilities include the provision of high quality, culturally sensitive relationship counselling and therapy, including education programs to individuals, couples, and families. Counsellors will have expertise in childhood development and family dynamics and be able to respond to a diverse range of issues: including trauma, violence, and abuse, parenting concerns, stress and anxiety, separation and divorce and blended families.

There are two (2) positions available: one (1) permanent position, part-time, three (3) days per week and one (1) fixed-term position covering parental leave until January 2023. The fixed-term position is available at a full-time capacity but can be negotiated for part-time hours (3 or 4 days per week).

Both positions are based at our Sunshine Family Services Provider centre. The successful candidates will be required to work an evening each week (Tuesday or Thursday) to deliver services to meet the community needs.

Skills, experience and qualifications

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

A copy of the position description (can be viewed below and) is available at www.rav.org.au/careers.

What we offer

A competitive salary package is on offer to the successful candidates with a base salary range of $86k to $92k (pro-rata for part-time position) per annum, superannuation, and access to salary packaging. We are an ‘employer of choice’ providing best practice professional development, training, clinical supervision and work / life balance conditions and benefits to our staff.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, use the APPLY button and attach your covering letter responding to the above job requirements under “Skills, experience and qualifications” and your current resume/cv.

For specific queries about this position contact Rose Byrnes, Senior Manager Western Melbourne by phoning 0419 774 905.

This is a readvertised position. Previous applicants need not reapply.

RAV is committed to building and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities and people with disabilities. 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. All staff must undergo a National Police Check, International Police Check (if applicable) and Working with Children Check. RAV is a public benevolent institution.

A position description is attached.