Therapeutic Counsellor

• Flexible hours and working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
• Paid parental leave
• NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year

About Us

Gateway Health is a not-for-profit community health service delivering primary health and welfare services to individuals, families, and communities across Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. With a team of over 300 dedicated staff, we operate across the Ovens Murray region and are committed to improving health outcomes for all people, including those facing social, environmental, and cultural barriers to care. We celebrate diversity and actively work to reflect the communities we serve.

About the Role

This is a rewarding part-time opportunity (60.8 hrs per fortnight) based in Wodonga to join our Gambler’s Help team, where you’ll provide specialist, evidence-based counselling to individuals, families and affected others experiencing gambling-related harm.

Working collaboratively with Financial Counsellors and other health professionals, you’ll deliver person-centred support through individual, family and group counselling. You’ll help clients manage gambling-related harm, achieve positive behaviour change and access the support they need.

This role is classified under the Community Health Centre Stand Alone Services Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022 at SACS Employee Level 4 ($46.70 – $50.25 per hour + superannuation)

Skills & Experience

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology or a relevant discipline
• Relevant professional registration or membership, where applicable
• Experience delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions in a counselling or clinical setting
• Knowledge of gambling harm, addictive behaviours and harm reduction strategies
• A client-centred and family-informed approach to practice
• Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain accurate, confidential client records

Benefits

We genuinely invest in our people. Here's a snapshot of the benefits and support available across our organisation:

• NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year, putting more money in your pocket
• Flexible hours and working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
• Laptop and mobile phone with remote access for on and offsite work
• Paid parental leave
• Fitness Passport - discounted health and fitness program for you and your family
• Professional development, ongoing training, and regular supervision support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential counselling for you and your family, plus group supervision and wellness activities
• Cultural leave flexibility - swap a public holiday for a religious or culturally significant day of your choice
• Annual flu vaccination program and discounted health insurance

How to Apply

If you're passionate about making a real difference in community health, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential chat about the role, please call Jody Riordan on 04•• ••• 571.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The role may close before the listed closing date of 20th September 2026.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about an opportunity at Gateway Health, we encourage you check our website and see what other jobs are available. You may be just the right fit for another opportunity at Gateway Health.

Pre-employment checks include a Criminal History Check, Working With Children Check, evidence of Influenza vaccination, and proof of right to work in Australia.

Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, LGBTIQASB+ communities, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally, linguistically and faith diverse people.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.