Bereavement Counsellor Support After Suicide Victoria

3 days ago

Richmond, Victoria, Australia Jesuit Social Services Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Posted: 07/11/2025

Closing Date: 05/12/2025

Job Type: Contract

Location: Richmond

Job Category: Community Services and Development

About the organisation
Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:
  • An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
  • A welcoming and supportive relational environment
  • A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
  • Ongoing training and development related to your role
  • Employee assistance program
  • A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
  • Generous leave
Job Description

This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled team of Bereavement Counsellors providing counselling and group support to people bereaved by suicide. There is a particular focus of this role on the eastern metropolitan region of Melbourne.

Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development as well as opportunities for personal growth.

About the program

Support After Suicide is an initiative of Jesuit Social Services within the Programs, Participation and Pathways stream. Operating in metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria, the program provides counselling, group and online support to people bereaved by suicide.

Support After Suicide also facilitates information sessions for the community and provides education to professionals to increase the awareness of how to respond effectively and compassionately to the bereaved.
Desired Skills and Experience
About you

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

  • Tertiary qualification and experience in social work/psychology field.

  • Appropriate counselling and group work experience, relevant to the context of bereavement, trauma and suicide is highly desirable.

How to apply

  • Upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.

  • For further information please contact Louise Flynn, General Manager, on

Applications close at 5.00pm on 5 December 2025

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.

Previous applicants need not apply

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.

Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

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