Paediatric Counsellor

**Job Title: Paediatric Counsellor - Make a Lasting Impact**

**Location**: Derrimut, Victoria
**Employment Type**: Permanent Part-Time or Casual
**Organisation**: SLCN Therapy

**About Us**

At SLCN Therapy, we’re passionate about empowering children and young people with disabilities to thrive. We are a growing allied health organisation providing **evidence-based early intervention and therapy services** to children aged 0-18 and their families.

Our interdisciplinary team includes speech therapists, behaviour therapists, developmental educators, and dedicated admin staff. We pride ourselves on our **collaborative, family-centred approach** and a workplace culture that values **growth, support, and fun**.

**The Opportunity**

We’re seeking a **compassionate and motivated Paediatric Counsellor**to join our team in Derrimut. In this role, you will:

- Deliver early intervention and therapy services tailored to each child’s sensory, cognitive, and emotional needs.
- Conduct standardised assessments and develop individualised, functional goals.
- Provide therapy in a variety of settings: clinic, home, school, or online.
- Collaborate with families to create meaningful, routine-based interventions.
- Support inclusion and participation in community activities.
- Work closely with other professionals to ensure holistic care.

**What We Offer**
- **Supportive team culture** with regular mentoring and peer collaboration.
- **Professional development budget** and additional PD leave days.
- **Flexible work hours** to suit your lifestyle.
- **5 weeks of annual leave**(full time), plus an annual bonus and parental leave.
- **Opportunities for growth** in a small but expanding practice.
- A chance to **make a real difference** in the lives of children and their families.

**What You’ll Need**
- Tertiary qualifications in Counselling and current full registration with ACA or PACFA.
- Experience working with children and adolescents with developmental needs.
- A passion for making therapy **fun, engaging, and family-focused**.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Required compliance: Working with Children Check, National Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, COVID-19 vaccination or exemption, First Aid, Driver’s Licence & Vehicle.

Be part of a team that’s changing lives every day.
Call us on (03) 80 880 527 with any questions.

Diversity & Inclusion

**Job Types**: Casual, Graduate

Pay: $48.30 - $56.36 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Extended annual leave
- Free drinks
- Free food
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift

Supplementary Pay:

- Annual bonus

Application Question(s):

- How many days per week would you like to work in this job?

**Experience**:

- therapy: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- Driver's Licence (preferred)
- full ACA or PACFA registration (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person