Child and Family Counsellor

Gateway Health

Wodonga, Yarra Valley & High Country, VIC

Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)

Casual/Vacation, Part-time

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Based in Wodonga

Part-time Temporary Contract until June 2026

0.8 EFT (60.8 h per fortnight)

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 organization 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

We are seeking a child and family counsellor to join our team in Wodonga and contribute to Gateway Health’s commitment to provide child and family counselling services in our community, working with primary school-age children and their families.

Working as part of a dynamic and passionate team, the Child and Family Counsellor will provide assessment and therapeutic interventions using age-appropriate techniques to a designated caseload, as well as undertake risk assessments and referrals. This role also provides support, education, and guidance to parents or guardians and skills education in schools.

ABOUT YOU

You’re a compassionate, skilled counsellor who is passionate about supporting children and their families to thrive. You understand the challenges that can impact a child's emotional and behavioral development, and you bring warmth, creativity, and patience to your work.

You are experienced in assessing children’s needs and areas of risk, identifying goals, and developing integrated collaborative treatment plans. You know how to create a safe, trusting space where children can express themselves and families feel heard and supported.

To be successful in the role, you will have

Qualifications in social work, welfare, counselling, or mental health with at least 2 years’ experience working with children and families.

Knowledge and experience of utilising therapeutic modalities

Experience in the use of psychological assessment through administration and objective interpretation of standardised tests

High level of interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills

REMUNERATION

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

Classification – SACS Employee Level 4

GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE

Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognizes 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 recognizes 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 for another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.

Paid parental leave.

Professional development and ongoing training and support are 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

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For a confidential chat about the position call Di Lewis on 0438529587