Generalist Counsellor

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$92,279 and $120,437 pa + super + $15,900 sal pack
Posted 2d ago

Generalist Counsellor

  • Between $92,279 and $120,437 (pro-rata) per annum
  • Part Time 32 hours per fortnight 
  • up to $15,900 in salary packaging available. 
  • Primarily based in Bairnsdale 

About us

Gippsland Lakes Complete Health is one of rural Victoria's largest community health organisations, employing over 500 staff and 300 volunteers to deliver health and support services across East Gippsland.

Our vision is for our people and communities to live well. We do this by responding to current and emerging needs - delivering innovative services, information and assistance and collaborating with other health providers for greater impact.

This position sits within the Family, Youth and Children's Services team. Based across our Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance locations, the Family, Youth and Children Services (FYCS) Unit provides services such as: 

  • Alcohol and Drug
  • Family Services
  • Counselling
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Homelessness Support Program
  • Youth Programs 
  • Family Violence programs for victims and perpetrators 

About the role

In this role you will provide responsive and accessible counselling across a range of presentations for people of all ages and backgrounds. The counsellor will deliver evidence-based interventions from a range of therapeutic frameworks to support the needs of clients experiencing anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationships, family violence, and complex trauma. This occurs through face to face and telehealth counselling with individuals.

Team Culture

At GLCH, we believe our people are our biggest asset and we pride ourselves on a positive culture that encourages open communication and emphasises recognition and career advancement. 

People enjoy working at GLCH because we’re professional, supportive, inclusive and collaborative in our approach. We welcome staff and clients irrespective of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. We also support inclusion and diversity.

Benefits

  • Salary packaging 
  • Opportunity for ongoing training and scholarships
  • Option to purchase additional annual leave.
  • Flexible working arrangements by negotiation

 

Please visit https://careers.glch.org.au/ to view a detailed position description.

Enquiries:

Tamara Wood – Manager, Counselling and Alcohol and Other Drug Services 

Ph: 5155 8300

Email: tamaraw@glch.org.au

To Apply

Upload your resume and a cover letter that addresses your suitability for the role.

A separate document addressing the Position Requirements is not required.

Applications close: 28th of October 2026

 

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