Youth Vocational Counsellor

Youth Vocational Counsellor (Allied Health Professional)

Passionate about empowering teens and young adults to build their futures? We are seeking Sydney-based applicants who are passionate about working with teenagers and young adults from a vocational perspective.

Who we are:

Reframe is a dedicated team of Vocational Counsellors, Career Counsellors, and Employment Specialists. Established in 2021, we are a growing team focused on providing support to NDIS and Lifetime Care participants as follows:

• Individuals with congenital or acquired disabilities, injuries, and chronic health conditions
• People following spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries
• Neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and Autism

We do the work by:

• Listening to our clients to meet them where they are at, ensuring choice and control
• Collaborating with relevant clinicians as well as disability employment providers, training providers and other community programs. We can serve better together
• Using a mix of qualitative and quantitative tools (e.g., card sorts, psychometrics) for vocational counselling and coaching
• Combining allied health competencies with career development theory and practice

The Role:

• Deliver youth-focused vocational counselling and assessment processes to participants aged 15-24 years
• Explore possible vocational pathways including tertiary study, paid employment, apprenticeships, traineeships, micro-business/self-employment (youth-appropriate)
• Collaborate with schools, families and therapists to understand the personal, environmental, and systemic challenges affecting the youth's transitions
• Identify ways to develop employability skills through pathways such as volunteering, internships, work experiences, job shadowing, foundational courses, routine management, and executive functioning supports.
• Ongoing collaboration with families, schools, clinicians, disability employment providers, social enterprises, TAFE/training providers, and community programs to support youth transitions.

What you'll need:

• Qualifications in Rehabilitation Counselling, Developmental Education, Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy and membership with your professional body.
• Proven experience in working with young people and understanding their unique employment challenges.
• Ability to build genuine relationships with young clients and their support networks
• Flexibility to self-manage complex problems with strong independent decision-making and boundary setting
• Strong time management and organisational skills; proficient with digital tools and virtual delivery
• Excellent verbal and written communication with developmentally appropriate engagement strategies
• Attention to detail for case management, billing, and documentation
• Driver's license and access to your own vehicle
• NSW Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to travel within the Sydney Metro area to meet clients face-to-face (schools, community settings, clinics)
• Commitment to strengths-based, neuro-affirming approaches and inclusive practices for LGBTQIA+, culturally diverse backgrounds, and First Nations youth

Hourly Rate: (inclusive of super)

• $100–$120 per hour for Vocational Counsellor (Allied Health Professional)

Reframe Careers values diversity, including lived experiences of disability, neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+ communities, and First Nations youth. Lived experience brings vital perspective to our work.

How to apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover note outlining your suitability for either stream and your availability/suitability for independent contractor or casual engagement.

Job Types: Subcontract, Casual

Pay: $100.00 – $120.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have allied health qualifications and membership with your related professional body?
• Do you have proven experience in working with young people with a vocational focus?
• o you live in Sydney and can travel to Sydney Metropoliton with own vehicle?

Work Location: Remote