Counsellor

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives? We're seeking a dedicated psychologist, social worker or counsellor to join our Wellbeings Clinic, part of Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) for a part-time, short-term contract to provide child counselling services for school aged children in the Bungee Youth Resilience program.

About You

We'd love to hear from professionals who bring warmth, experience, and a commitment to inclusive care. If you have clinical experience working with children, young people, and families, you'll feel right at home here.

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• Registration as a psychologist OR eligible for membership of AASW OR eligible for membership of ACA or PACFA.
• A collaborative mindset and a positive approach to team culture

CRCS is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all young children and young people. As part of our commitment to child safeguarding, we require all employees to undergo relevant screening processes, including Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) checks and National Police Checks.

CRCS also requires all employees to:

• Hold or be willing to obtain a satisfactory Working with Vulnerable People registration (ACT) and/or a Working with Children Check (NSW), and have these with them at all times whilst employed by CRCS.
• Undertake a National Criminal History Clearance by CRCS prior to commencing and every three years thereafter as a condition of employment. Employees are required to advise CRCS of any convictions that may effect their eligibility to work or perform the inherent requirements of their position
• Maintain full COVID-19 vaccination currency and provide evidence of their vaccinations to CRCS (sensitive information is kept private and in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles) unless they are able to provide suitable evidence of a medical contraindication that prevents them from receiving this vaccine.

We are a supportive and inclusive workplace with excellent conditions, including:

• Discounted early education and care program services and gym membership
• 15 days personal leave (pro rata) and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to salary packaging up to $15,900 (increase you take home pay)
• Up to 3 additional leave days between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working arrangements
• Commitment to supporting your professional development.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity

• We encourage applications from all backgrounds. These include, but are not limited to:
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• LGBTIQ+
• Those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Carers
• Mature age people
• People with lived experience of disability

The Organisation

Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) provides a wide range of high quality, integrated and inclusive programs and services to individuals, families, children and young people in the Belconnen and wider Capital Region. CRCS works with community members, local organisations and businesses to develop responsive programs, services and activities that support self determination and reduce social isolation. Strong relationships with government and other community services enhance CRCS's capacity to achieve our vision of an inclusive, connected community.

To apply

Please click the apply button and submit your resume and a one page cover letter detailing why you are the right candidate we are looking for. We would love to hear from you

For any queries or if you would like a copy of the full position description please contact Jo Cole