Community Services and Development,Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
Are you a Counsellor who is passionate about providing specialist support to victim survivors of sexual assault to empower and provide a space that is safe, inclusive and trauma informed for them to reclaim a sense of self in the aftermath of abuse? If you said ‘yes’, then look no further because this is the perfect role for you!
Job Description
Why Windermere?
We are committed to outcome-focused care for children, families and individuals and to making a positive difference in the community. As well as tailored support services for individuals and families, Windermere provides a varied scope of services to support disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Windermere offers a culture of flexibility, support and wellbeing.
Staff Benefits - this is where we stand out from the crowd! Windermere offers staff a wide range of unique benefits beyond the salary.
Flexible Ways of Working - home, in the office or combination of both
Above Award Personal Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
Gifted days off (between Christmas and New Year)
Employee Referral Program
Study leave and opportunities for professional development
Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year + additional $2,650 meals and entertainment)
Staff discount program for everyday items
Rostered Days Off
Paid Parental Leave
Windermere care about staff and strive for continuous improvement, which is why we regularly ask our staff and consumers about what we can do better. In our latest staff survey 95% of respondents said they are "happy to tell their family and friends they work at Windermere" and 95% agree "staff are welcome regardless of age, cultural background, race, religion, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation".
Now, let’s talk about this exciting opportunity!
The Counsellor will be responsible of holding a case load and providing specialist Counselling support to victims of Sexual Assault.
This role is a Fixed Term Contract to 30 June 2025 at full time hours. Part time hours will be considered for the right candidate (minimum 34 hours per week). As part of Windermere flexible ways of working a 9-day fortnight can be applied for if working full time hours. Flexible hours will also be considered. This really is a truly rewarding opportunity for someone with a professional background in Counselling and working with victims of Sexual Assault
As Windermere is a not-for-profit organisation, employees are able to claim everyday living expenses up to $15,900 against their annual Pre-Tax Salary. See example below and note this depends on your individual circumstances:
Fortnightly take-home salary without salary packaging starts at $2,900 however, if you maximise salary packaging this will be $3,089 per fortnight (this is the equivalent comparative salary in the job market to $104,619 per annum)
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Selection Criteria:
Tertiary qualifications in counselling, social work, psychology or relevant equivalent
Direct experience providing specialist counselling to victim survivors of sexual assault.
MARAM trained.
Demonstrated understanding of the impact of trauma and trauma informed practice.
Demonstrated understanding of the impact of sexual assault and family violence.
Demonstrated assessment skills, including psychosocial assessment
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills. Able to maintain consumer files and databases. Ability to prepare written reports.
Planning and organising – excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to work under pressure.
Willingness to promote and support practices that are inclusive, culturally responsive, safe and accessible.
Current Victorian Drivers’ Licence.
Willingness to undertake relevant pre-employment screening and checks.
Right to Work in Australia e.g. Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Visa holder with full working rights
If this job excites you, then click the “Apply” button to view the detailed Position Description and submit your application. Please also ensure you address the Key Selection Criteria in your application letter.
If you require any specific access adjustments or support within the Windermere recruitment, interview or onboarding process please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist via phone +613 8794 1311 or email opportunities@windermere.org.au
Windermere is committed to equity & equality for consumers and employees, this by building diverse and inclusive services and work environments, where all peoples from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, CALD, LGBTIQ+ Communities and those living with disability will know and feel accepted, affirmed, safe and celebrated. Windermere is delivering this through the continued development and implementation of our Welcoming and Inclusion Strategy as we seek to provide a diverse workforce at all levels.