Family Counsellor: First Nations Team

• 0.6 to 1.0 EFT (Flexible), Fixed-Term (3 years)
• Located at Bouverie Centre (Brunswick)
• HEO7 - TRP $105,603 - $116,170 per annum inclusive of 17% superannuation

About the position

The Family Counsellor: First Nations provides in-person family therapy services within the Bouverie Centre’s Strengthening Connections for Women in Prison program and within its broader clinical programs for First Nations and non-First Nations families for at least 0.5 EFT. The incumbent will also contribute to the provision of training and /or consultations within the context of working with First Nation Families. 

The position will sit within The Bouverie Centre’s First Nations Team.  The team has been operating for over 15 years, which has led to a deep centre-wide cultural sensitivity, rarely seen in mainstream organisations. The activities of the First Nations team also reach into most ACCHOS across Victoria and into First Nations organisations in Far North Queensland, which provide numerous opportunities to build strong partnerships through sensitively designed and conducted research.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• A qualification in social work, counselling, family therapy, or a related discipline along with demonstrated experience or willingness to enrol in a family therapy course.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively in small teams.
• Demonstrated high level of self-motivation and personal management skills.
• Sound knowledge and experience in the provision of clinical services in the specialist field of family therapy adult mental health services, with families from different cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience of family therapy/counselling, with families
• Established connections across many communities and be well known by local First Nations communities.
• Demonstrated experience of working in culturally safe and sensitive ways with First Nations families.
• Experience of working in teams, community development and project implementation.
• Skills in working with trauma, family violence and child protection related issues from a systemic perspective; and/or dual diagnosis from a family sensitive perspective.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements
• Option for supported study of a Masters of Clinical Family Therapy at the Bouverie Centre (to be negotiated)

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Monday, 21st November 2022

Position Enquiries:  Alison Elliott, [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries:  [email protected]

Position Description below:

 PD HEO7 Family Counsellor First Nations.pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

The University’s Health and Safety Procedure – COVID-19 Vaccination and Other Measures, requires staff engaged to perform work onsite at La Trobe University to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they are exempt from being vaccinated due to a recognised medical contraindication.  This position will require the incumbent to work onsite.  As such, an offer of employment will be conditional upon the applicant being Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, and providing satisfactory evidence of their vaccination or exemption status to the University.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter, including a paragraph outlining your suitability for the position based on   information outlined in the PD; and
• An up to date resume.

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Why La Trobe: 

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact. 
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics 
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.