Youth Vocational Counsellor (Sydney Based Allied Health Professional) - Independent Contractor or Casual
Passionate about empowering teens and young adults to build their futures?
We are seeking Sydney-based applicants who are passionate about working with teenagers and young adults from a vocational perspective.
Who we are:
Reframe Careers is a dedicated team of Vocational Counsellors, Career Counsellors, and Employment Specialists. Established in 2021, we focused on providing support to NDIS and Lifetime Care participants as follows:
- Individuals with congenital or acquired disabilities, injuries, and chronic health conditions
- People following spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries
- Neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and Autism
We do the work by:
- Listening to our clients to meet them where they are at, ensuring choice and control
- Collaborating with relevant clinicians as well as disability employment providers, training providers and other community programs. We can serve better together!
- Using a mix of qualitative and quantitative tools (e.g., card sorts, psychometrics) for vocational counselling and coaching
- Combining allied health competencies with career development theory and practice
The Role:
- Deliver time-limited, youth-focused vocational counselling and assessment processes to participants aged 15-24 years
- Explore possible vocational pathways including tertiary study, paid employment, apprenticeships, traineeships, micro-business/self-employment (youth-appropriate)
- Collaborate with schools, families and therapists to understand the personal, environmental, and systemic challenges affecting the youth’s transitions
- Identify ways to develop employability skills through pathways such as volunteering, internships, work experiences, job shadowing, foundational courses, routine management, and executive functioning supports
- Ongoing collaboration with families, schools, clinicians, disability employment providers, social enterprises, TAFE/training providers, and community programs to support youth transitions
What you’ll need for both roles:
Qualifications in Rehabilitation Counselling, Developmental Education, Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy and membership with related professional body.
- Proven experience in working with young people (15-24) and understanding their unique employment challenges
- Ability to build genuine relationships with young clients and their support networks
- Flexibility to self-manage complex problems with strong independent decision-making and boundary setting
- Strong time management and organisational skills; proficient with digital tools and virtual delivery
- Excellent verbal and written communication with developmentally appropriate engagement strategies
- Attention to detail for case management, billing, and documentation
- Driver’s license and access to your own vehicle
- NSW Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to travel within the Sydney Metro area to meet clients face-to-face (schools, community settings, clinics)
- Commitment to strengths-based, neuro-affirming approaches and inclusive practices for LGBTQIA+, culturally diverse backgrounds, and First Nations youth
Hourly Rate (inclusive of superannuation):
$100–$120 per hour
Reframe Careers values diversity, including lived experiences of disability, neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+ communities, and First Nations youth. Lived experience brings vital perspective to our work.
How to apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover note outlining your suitability for either stream and your availability/suitability for independent contractor or casual engagement.
Job details
- Seniority level
- Entry level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Job function
- Other
- Industries
- Qualified Training and Coaching
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Reframe Careers by 2x"
Division CFO, Trilogy (Remote) - $400,000/year USD
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Youth Vocational Counsellor (Sydney Based Allied Health Professional) - Independent Contractor [...]
🏢 Reframe Careers
📍 City of Sydney