Counsellor

Generalist Counsellor

• Between $94,181 and $99,206 (pro-rata) per annum
• Part Time - 24 hours per week
• Purchase additional annual leave.
• up to $15,900 in salary packaging available. 
• Bairnsdale or Lakes Entrance location

About us

Gippsland Lakes Complete Health (GLCH) is a not-for-profit community health provider that has been helping East Gippsland residents live well for more than 45 years. We’re one of the region’s most high-profile health and support service providers with more than 550 staff, 300 volunteers, and an annual budget of more than $50 million. 

This position sits within the Family, Youth and Children's Services team. Based across our Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance locations, the Family, Youth and Children Services (FYCS) Unit provides services such as: 

• Alcohol and Drug
• Family Services
• Counselling
• Maternal and Child Health
• Homelessness Support Program
• Youth Programs 
• Family Violence programs for victims and perpetrators 
• Emergency Recovery

About the role

As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the role of the Generalist Counsellor is to provide a responsive and accessible service assisting with counselling for people across all age groups and diverse backgrounds, addressing presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationships, family violence, complex trauma and self-harm. You may also be involved in undertaking group work, case conferences and advocacy as part of an integrated model to promote health and wellbeing.

For more information about the role, please click here to obtain a detailed position description.

Team Culture

At GLCH, we believe our people are our biggest asset and we pride ourselves on a positive culture that encourages open communication and emphasises recognition and career advancement. 

People enjoy working at GLCH because we’re professional, supportive, inclusive and collaborative in our approach. We welcome staff and clients irrespective of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. We also support inclusion and diversity.

Benefits

• Salary packaging 
• Opportunity for ongoing training and scholarships
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Flexible working arrangements by negotiation

Applications close Sunday, 7 April 2024