Make a real difference where it matters most

Join a purpose-driven organisation and provide accessible, culturally safe counselling services that empower Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing individuals to thrive.

• Work within a supportive, interdisciplinary allied health team
• Deliver services across office, community and telepractice settings
• Be part of a growing counselling program making real impact

About the role:

As a Counsellor, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based counselling to children and adults. You’ll work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, supporting clients across a range of environments including offices, homes, schools and via telepractice.

This is an opportunity to apply your clinical expertise while contributing to the growth and development of an expanding service.

Main responsibilities of the role include: 

• Deliver evidence-based counselling and develop tailored programs to meet clients needs
• Manage a caseload, including documentation, case notes and progress reporting
•  Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to support strong client outcomes
• Contribute to continuous improvement and development of counselling services

About you:

You are a compassionate and skilled counsellor who values inclusive, person-centred practice

In your application, let us know if you have these key skills and experience: 

• Qualifications in Counselling and current registration with the Australian Counselling Association
• Demonstrated experience working with mental health issues and evidence-based practices
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and client engagement skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise a caseload

You should also let us know if you have these other great skills: 

• Experience working within interdisciplinary or allied health teams
• Fluency in Auslan and strong understanding of Deaf culture and communication styles

About Us:

Deaf Connect is the largest, whole-of-life service provider and social impact organisation for Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing Australians. We stand with the Deaf community to build capacity and influence social change while paying respect to history, culture and language.

Our organisational values of Heart, Courage, and Discovery stand with the Deaf community to build capacity and influence social change while paying respect to history, culture, and language.  
  
We offer an attractive benefits program including:  

• Salary packaging, enabling you to make huge savings on tax and maximise your pay  
• Flexibility regarding working arrangements 
• Discount membership to gyms and facilities throughout Australia  
• Free annual flu vaccinations  
• Free comprehensive online learning portal 
• Free financial wellness support through our default super fund 

The successful applicant will be asked to provide a NDIS Worker Check, a Working with Children Check (WWCC) relevant to their state (if applicable to the role), and proof of working rights in Australia. Deaf Connect is committed to child safety, safeguarding, and inclusion, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.