Wellbeing Counsellor / Consultant (Hamilton)

Regional Bushfire Recovery and Resilience Program Help Regional Communities Recover and Build Resilience Finwell Support is expanding its regional recovery team and recruiting passionate professionals to support small businesses, rural enterprises and communities impacted by bushfire and other disasters across Western Victoria. We are currently recruiting for:
- 1 x Wellbeing Counsellor/Consultant This role will support delivery of a major regional recovery and resilience initiative across:
- Northern Grampians
- Ararat
- Southern Grampians
- Horsham
- Hindmarsh
- West Wimmera We are seeking people who are community-minded, practical, compassionate and committed to helping regional communities recover, rebuild and prepare for future challenges. About Finwell Support Finwell Support provides financial counselling, wellbeing support and community resilience services across regional Victoria. Our work supports farming families, small business owners and communities facing financial hardship, drought, disaster recovery and mental health challenges. Our team values flexibility, community connection, collaboration and meaningful impact. About the Role The Wellbeing Counsellor / Consultant will provide therapeutic counselling and wellbeing support to small business owners, families and community members impacted by disaster and ongoing stress. The role includes:
- one-to-one counselling support
- outreach and community engagement
- wellbeing workshops and resilience activities
- stakeholder collaboration
- referral and support coordination
- contribution to recovery education and preparedness initiatives The successful applicant must hold:
- a Diploma of Counselling, or
- a degree in counselling, psychology, social work or related discipline Qualifications and experience should align with ACA practice guidance requirements and deed obligations. Experience working in rural or regional communities will be highly regarded. What We Offer
- Salary ranging from $84,000 – $101,000 plus superannuation (based on qualifications and experience)
- Fully maintained vehicle provided
- Salary sacrifice options available
- Family friendly workplace
- Work from home flexibility
- Supportive regional team environment
- Career development opportunities
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference in regional communities These positions are offered on an initial 12-month contract, with flexibility available for the right applicants. Applicants seeking less than full-time hours are encouraged to apply. To support local engagement and outreach, applicants must live within, or reasonably close to, the designated program LGAs. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to:
- support real recovery outcomes in regional communities
- work flexibly and autonomously
- build strong local relationships
- contribute to innovative resilience initiatives
- work across financial wellbeing, community resilience and recovery support The program also includes:
- business resilience workshops
- mentoring and coaching activities
- community education initiatives
- webinars and recovery resources
- local stakeholder engagement
- recovery storytelling and community connection projects How to Apply Please submit
- your CV, and
- a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria-available via email request to **@finwellsupport.com.au Applications close Monday 8 June at 8:00pm For confidential enquiries: David Stafford – CEO Finwell Support Phone: 0428 579 *** Email: **@finwellsupport.com.au Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ror8d