Child And Family Counsellor

2 days ago

Colac, Victoria, Australia Colac Area Health Full time

**Employment Type - Temporary Part Time**

**Hours per fortnight - 48**

**Job Category - Child and Family Counsellor**

**Req Id -** 4855

**Child and Family Counsellor**
- Temporary Part Time
- Long Service Leave Coverage until end of August 2025
- Up to 24hrs per week
- can be flexible across a longer period
- The Child and Family Counsellor provides a range of services to children 5-12 years and their families. This position will work under a trauma informed care model to provide a framework based on knowledge and understanding of how trauma affects people's lives, their service needs and usage. The therapeutic approach of the clinician will be adaptive and responsive to the diversity of needs which children and their families present with. The role will incorporate assessment of the child and family and intervention may include1:1 therapy, family therapy and systemic interventions which are child focused and family centred. Community health is a primary care service.

**What's required**:

- Related tertiary qualifications to the role, (eg: Social Work / Welfare / Psychology / Counselling) or equivalent experience and training.
- Current Driver's License and Working with Children Check.
- Experience of undertaking assessment and therapy with children, young people, and their families.
- Demonstrated ability to work flexibly within tight time schedules and in accordance with variable workload demands.
- Ability to relate and communicate comfortably with people from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrated communication (both written and verbal) skills and computer literacy.
- An understanding of issues related to social, economic, and structural factors which contribute to disadvantage for children, young people, and their families.

**Desirable**:

- Familiarity and experience in delivering a range of family focused counselling therapies (eg: Child, Adolescent and Family Therapies).
- Experience and understanding of group work programs and interventions for children, young people, and their families, particularly those who have experienced trauma

**Diversity and Inclusion**
- We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
- Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
- We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

**_ This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination._**

**Contact person**:Jodie Roberts

**Application closing date**: Sunday 13th July 2025

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