Women’s Health Counsellor

• Permanent position (4 days), based in our Centre for Women’s, Children’s and Family Health in Campbelltown
• $36.02ph – $45.14ph plus Super (dependent on qualifications + experience)
• Flexible Friendly organisation

The Centre for Women’s Children & Family Health has a commitment to employing women from diverse backgrounds. The Benevolent Society considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s. 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)

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 our 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

As a Women’s Health Counsellor, you will support women to overcome the effects of trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, grief and loss and other women’s health issues. Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake an initial assessment; provide high quality counselling, psychotherapy, case management, and therapeutic group work. You will provide outstanding service to our clients in a positive, respectful and culturally sensitive way.

Duties

• Provide counselling services and case coordination to women who are experiencing the impacts of complex trauma including Domestic Family Violence including historical child sexual assault and mental health concerns
• Engage clients using appropriate strengths-based assessments and risk minimisation processes, including safety planning and the Safe & Together Model
• Assess client needs using tools such as the Clinical Counselling Assessment Tool (CCA) and implement counselling supports
• Co-facilitate psychoeducation and well-being groups for women
• Represent the organisation at Interagency meetings and or events
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation in the required timeframe

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 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 of up to 10 days of leave for ceremonial purposes, as well as the option to be a voice on RAP working group, and the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways.

Skills and Requirements

You will be a Counsellor, Psychologist, or Social Worker with:

• At least 3 years counselling experience ideally working with women who have experienced trauma
• Experience supporting working with families affected by trauma, domestic violence, mental health or other forms of adversity ideally in a counselling setting
• An understanding of trauma responsive practice and a goal focussed approach with the ability to work with clients presenting with a arrange of complexities and intersectionality
• A clear understanding of client safe-guarding including child protection systems and mandatory reporting legislation requirements
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or related field
• Excellent time management and organising skills to balance competing demands
• Excellent written skills in relation to note taking and record keeping
• Experience facilitating therapeutic wellbeing and psychoeducation groups
• Experience with the Safe & Together model is advantageous
• Contribute to a positive and transparent team culture with a focus on reflective practice and personal accountability

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 the First Nations people, 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!

Please submit your current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role. In your cover letter, please demonstrate your understanding of feminist perspective and how this relates to domestic violence supports for women.

Contact Brenda Lennon on 02 4633 3777 for further information on the role.

The artwork above is by Jasmine Sarin, a proud Kamilaroi and Jerrinja woman from NSW, who grew up on the South Coast in Jerrinja and Yuin country (Nowra) and Dharawal country (Wollongong).

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity and is committed to building an inclusive culture. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. We see ability not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability, please get in contact to let us know how we can accommodate your needs. We pride ourselves on being a client and child safe organisation and as such all our staff and volunteers go through security screening relevant to the role.