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Your journey to making a difference starts here as our newest Family Counsellor.The RoleAs a Family Counsellor, you will support separated families in high-conflict situations, helping them navigate parenting arrangements while prioritising the best interests of the child. Your expertise and experience will be essential in delivering high-quality services to families experiencing separation. You will use interventions such as family counselling, parent and child group work, and child-inclusive processes to facilitate workable parenting arrangements in line with all regulatory and organisational policies and guidelines.This is an opportunity to join a thriving organisation committed to the vision that every child and young person is cared for.Your ExperienceTo be eligible for this role, we seek a candidate who holds tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences, Counselling or equivalent.You will possess specialised knowledge of the Family Law Act 1975, the child and family service system, and the legal frameworks relevant to separating families. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with high emotional intelligence and the ability to convey complex and sensitive ideas with empathy and clarity.BenefitsFlexible hours and working arrangementsNot-for-profit salary packaging, $15,900 plus an additional $2,649 for meal and entertainment expensesNovated lease optionsFour weeks Recreation Leave plus one week Health and Wellbeing LeaveSix weeks of Paid Parental LeaveWell at Work corporate gym membershipsHolistic Employee Assistant ServicesIf you are ready to bring your expertise and compassion to our team, we would love to hear from you!How to Apply?Embark on a fulfilling career journey with UMFC! For a copy of the position description, please email peopleandculture@umfc.com.auApplications will be assessed upon receipt.All employment with UMFC is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Police Check and relevant Employee Working with Childrens Check.UMFC is committed to the safety, well-being and empowerment of all children and young people.Company OverviewUpper Murray Family Care (UMFC) beckons you to join a warm, supportive, and culturally safe working environment where your expertise can make a real impact. Every day, we all lean into our values unwavering integrity, considered empathy, determined advocacy, passionately optimistic, bravely collaborative. UMFC is a committed Child Safe organisation. UMFC is also committed to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion whether this is within our workforce or through our work with clients and communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr