• Full-time position based on Bidjigal Country in Hurstville
• $97,000 - $101,000 + Super + Salary Packaging
• Flexible Friendly organisation with hybrid work available + monthly accrued day off

Our Organisation

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.  

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the role

Caring for a loved one is important work. Some days caring brings great joy, but some days it can be lonely or a little overwhelming. No matter how you feel today, our Carer’s Gateway will be just a phone call away. Carer’s Gateway is a new initiative to provide carers with information, support, counselling, and coaching.

As a Senior Counsellor, you will support the team to provide high quality counselling to carers accessing support through the Carer's Gateway Program. This position will use strength-based frameworks to provide support and supervision to the team and offer therapeutic services such as counselling, therapeutic group work, information and research services to support people impacted by their role as a carer to improve their quality of life.

Our Benefits  

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes: 

• Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!   
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.     
• Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee. 
• Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.      
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave. 
• Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.  
• Our Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.

Skills and Experience

• A minimum of a current Australian Counselling Association accreditation Level 4 or a Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Clinical Member
• 5+ years’ experience providing counselling services and group work
• Post graduate qualifications in counselling would support success
• Accredited in clinical supervision or eligibility to undertake training to gain accreditation with prior experience in mentoring and supervising other Counsellors.
• Ability to complete file audits and provide feedback to maintain compliance standards, contribute to program development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience facilitating programs for individuals and groups
• Knowledge of wrap around and referral services available
• Excellent understanding of carers issues in the domains of work, health and feelings and how these impact on quality of life.
• Ability to quickly and effectively evaluate the needs of a client who may be in crisis and identify potential referrals that may meet their needs
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to apply counselling theories, skills and knowledge to clients experiencing issues relating to area of specialty

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace. 

Interested? Apply online today!

Email Nikki Allwood on [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Counsellor enquiry via EthicalJobs, or call on 0481 106 064 for more details about the role.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.

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