At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide therapeutic support to young people and families, focusing on conflict reduction and relationship strengthening.
- Company: Join Uniting, a passionate organisation dedicated to inspiring communities and confronting injustice.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, increased annual leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a supportive team and excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people and their families in Ballarat.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling with relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 17 $ per hour.
Provide therapeutic support to young people aged 12-17 and their families. Full-time, maximum term role (2 Years), based in Ballarat.
Your new role
As a Counsellor with Ruby’s Reunification Program, you will provide high-quality therapeutic support to young people and their families, focusing on reducing conflict, strengthening relationships, and preventing youth homelessness through family reunification. Working with young people aged 12-17 and their families, you’ll complete safety assessments, respond to risk, and collaborate closely with your team to promote safe and positive outcomes. You’ll also provide supervision in therapeutic practice to the Family Worker team, ensuring services are accessible, culturally responsive, and aligned with Ruby’s Service Model. Ruby’s works with families to rebuild positive relationships and strengthen their ability to live together, recognising that, where safe, home is always the best place for a young person to be.
Benefits of working at Uniting
- Access salary packaging to reduce your fortnightly tax and increase take-home pay.
- Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
- Receive a 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee at Uniting Early Learning.
- Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
- Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
- Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background.
Your skills and experience
You will bring with you:
- A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or equivalent.
- Experience providing family counselling services, focusing on young people and families, using a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach.
- Strong knowledge of therapeutic approaches, including Narrative Therapy, Family Therapy, and Attachment Theory.
- Experience providing therapeutic supervision and delivering training in therapeutic modalities would be well-regarded.
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania. Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times.
Counsellor in Ballarat employer: Uniting Victoria and Tasmania
Uniting Victoria and Tasmania is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of its employees while making a meaningful impact in the community. With a strong focus on professional development, inclusive work culture, and a commitment to continuous improvement, employees are empowered to lead high-performing teams and drive positive change across Gippsland. Located in Sale, this role offers the unique advantage of working in a supportive environment that values collaboration and innovation.
Contact Details:
Uniting Victoria and Tasmania Recruitment Team
