Re-advertised position with an extended contract until 30/06/2026.

YFCC are seeking an innovative and passionate counsellor who is adaptive, values-driven, and committed to providing a professional and ethical approach to supporting individuals and families facing challenges related to substance misuse. If you have the skills and experience to make a real difference in people's lives, this role is for you!

Key Attributes of the Successful Candidate:

• Strong Ethical Foundation: Committed to ethical principles with a structured approach to counselling, ensuring high standards of practice.
• Clear Practice Framework: Utilises a well-defined methodology to guide interactions, assessments, and interventions, ensuring consistent, and impactful client support.
• Expertise in ATOD Issues: Knowledgeable in the challenges of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug issues, with the ability to work effectively with individuals and families.
• Client-Centered Approach: Focus on improving health, social, and family functioning, fostering positive change for individuals and their loved ones.
• Engaging and Supportive Attitude: Builds rapport through a caring, empathetic, and active approach, ensuring clients feel understood and supported throughout their recovery journey.
• Regional Focus: Providing support across the North West region, demonstrating flexibility to meet diverse client needs in varying settings.

If you possess a clear practice framework, are values-driven, and are motivated to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Please note: The position is fixed-term until 30/06/2026, with part-time hours (0.8 FTE).

Key Benefits:

• Motor vehicle, mobile phone, and laptop
• Access to training and professional development
• Salary packaging
• A supportive, and inclusive team culture

• Salary: $97,377 per annum - Level 5, SCHADS award
• Additional Benefits:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) therapeutic counselling to community members impacted by substance use
• Undertake assessments with clients and provide supportive case management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in social welfare or equivalent - Please call us to discuss your qualifications and experience if you are unsure
• Experience in ATOD counselling
• Current Driver’s License, National Police Check, and Working with Vulnerable People registration
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical

Application Process:

1. What has motivated you to apply for this role?
2. What skills, knowledge, and experience will you bring to the role?

• Submit applications via SEEK.
• Include a resume and cover letter addressing the following two questions:

Contact Information:

For further details or to obtain a statement of duties, contact Damian Collins, Team Leader at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 0407 528 354

Applications close Tuesday 11th March 2025.