Child and Family Counsellor

Tradewind Australia


Date: 9 hours ago
City: Geelong, Victoria
Contract type: Full time
Child & Family Counsellor - Regional VIC

Geelong-based | Outreach to Colac & Coastal Regions | $97,000-$111,000 + Super

Tradewind is currently recruiting a passionate and experienced Child and Family Counsellor to support families across Geelong, Colac and the surrounding coastal areas. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a role that offers connection, purpose and variety.

About the Role

In this office-based and outreach role, you will engage with individuals and their families to provide trauma-informed counselling and support services aimed at improving mental health outcomes and helping families recover from the harmful effects of alcohol and other drugs (AOD).

You'll be part of a team delivering holistic and evidence-informed care, using Collaborative Relational Practice (CRP) to address co-occurring and independent AOD and mental health needs.

Key Details

  • 0.8 - Full Time (Full-time preferred)

  • Salary: $97,000-$111,000 + Super

  • Office-based in Geelong & Colac, with regular coastal outreach

  • No hybrid or WFH option - this is an onsite/outreach role only

  • Work guided by CRP and evidence-informed therapeutic practice

What You'll Bring

Minimum 2 years' counselling experience with families or children
Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or related field
Registration or accreditation with AASW, PACFA, ACA or similar
Strong understanding of AOD, mental health, trauma and systemic family work
Current driver's licence and confidence to travel for outreach

Open to all genders - both male and female counsellors are encouraged to apply.

Why work with Tradewind?
Tradewind Australia is Melbourne's fastest-growing agency recruiting for the Social Services sector. We pride ourselves on the strong and long-standing relationships we have formed with our clients and candidates.

How to apply:

To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website

For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact the Family Services Team on 03 9081 0562.

TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability and lived experience to apply.

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