35 hours per week
- Leadership position
- SCHADS Level 6 + Super + Leave Loading + Bonus leave
- Salary sacrifice options
- Lismore location
Be the change you want to see. Community Gateway has been making a difference in our communities for 50 years and is looking for a passionate individual to join our team.
**What we offer**
- Values driven organisation
- Generous salary packaging options
- Bonus leave for all permanent staff during Christmas closure
- Family focused workplace with above award paid parental leave
- Health and well being program
- Flexible working options
- Professional development framework
- Extensive program of workplace team building events and activities
**Overview**
The Trauma Counselling Team Leader supports the counselling team to provide a free counselling service for children, adolescents and adults who have experienced childhood trauma including sexual assault. In addition to individual counselling, the counsellor also facilitates group work children and young people. With extensive expertise in trauma counselling for adult survivors of sexual assault, the role will also facilitate education seminars, workshops, and other support for the professional community.
**Selection criteria**
**Essential**
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in a related field with a minimum of 5 years relevant working experience.
- Specialist knowledge and experience counselling and conducting therapeutic support groups.
- Sound specialist skills in assessing for and managing trauma appropriately.
- Sound understanding and experience in culturally sensitive practice.
- Sound knowledge of child protection and effective therapies in supporting victims of sexual assault.
- Demonstrated ability to manage the operation of the team and work under limited direction.
- Good knowledge in the use of Microsoft and database programs.
**Desirable**
- Graduate or Post Graduate qualifications in Psychology.
**Additional requirements**
- Evidence of full COVID vaccination.
- Working with children Check.
- National Police Check.
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