Support Individuals and Families Across Southwest Victoria

Are you passionate about supporting individuals impacted by gambling harm? Meli is seeking a Counsellor to provide counselling, group work, and outreach support for people experiencing gambling-related harm and those indirectly affected. This role also includes providing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Based in Warrnambool, you will work across the Warrnambool, Moyne, Glenelg, Corangamite, and Southern Grampians regions, offering therapeutic interventions, risk assessments, and collaborative service planning. You will play a key role in building partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to improve service accessibility and collaboration.

About the Role

As a Counsellor, you will:

• Provide therapeutic counselling, group work, and support for individuals and families affected by gambling harm.
• Offer counselling support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including risk assessments, to inform support plans and referrals.
• Deliver outreach support to improve service access in the community.
• Apply trauma-informed, client-centred approaches using frameworks such as Stepped Care, Family Violence Framework, MARAM, and Child Safe Standards.
• Contribute to the development, delivery, and evaluation of gambling harm group programs.
• Maintain accurate case notes, assessments, and data records in line with accreditation standards.
• Build collaborative partnerships with internal teams and external agencies to enhance service integration.
• Deliver service promotion to increase awareness of the Gamblers Help and EAP programs.

Position Details

• Part-time, ongoing position
• 0.8 FTE working 60.8 hours per fortnight
• $97,614 p/a (pro-rata) + Super + Salary Packaging
• To view the Position Description, please visit www.meli.org.au/careers/

Why Work with Us?

At Meli, we offer more than just a job—we provide a platform to thrive, grow, and make an impact. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) includes:

• Supportive Culture: Join a values-driven organization that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Career Growth: Access ongoing Learning & Development opportunities and clear pathways for progression.
• Financial Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 per year, enhancing your financial well-being.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible ways of working
• Employee Wellbeing: Participate in employee-led Inclusion Working Groups, access confidential counselling via our Employee Assistance Program, and enjoy paid parental leave above the government scheme.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and actively supports individuals from all walks of life.

What We're Looking For

We value individuals who bring dedication, empathy, and expertise to their roles. To succeed in this position, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in counselling, psychology, or a related behavioural science, with applicable registration (e.g., AHPRA)
• Experience delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions for addiction and gambling harm.
• Strong ability to conduct comprehensive risk assessments, case notes, and support plans.
• Knowledge of trauma theory, grief and loss, attachment theory, and family violence frameworks.
• A commitment to service integration and collaboration for improved client outcomes.

Join Our Commitment

Meli is committed to providing a child-safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children. Our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people in our care.

Meli is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ community members, people living with disabilities, and those looking to return to the workforce.

Our usual process includes a written application, a phone call and a panel interview, if you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can best support you.

How to Apply

We’re excited to hear from you! Please submit your application, including a résumé and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined above. Applications close 11:59pm Thursday 17 April 2025.

For more information about the position please contact Kellie Hinchliffe, Team Leader - Therapeutic Services on 0428 062 029.

Take the Next Step

If you’re ready to inspire change and make a lasting impact, click Apply Now and start your journey with Meli.

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