CAREERS
Working at Amber Community offers flexibility, professional development and the opportunity to be a part of a unique organisation in Victoria. Benefits of working at Amber Community include generous NFP salary packaging options.
To apply, please include a current CV with a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria detailed in the position description of the vacancy you are applying for. This document will assist the hiring manager in establishing whether you have the relevant skills and experience to be successful in the role. In addressing the selection criteria, please provide information about your work history. Including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience which are directly related to each selection criterion.
Selections to positions within Amber Community are based on values of appointment on merit and the provision of equal employment opportunity.
Casual Trauma and Grief Counsellor
About us
Amber Community is a not-for-profit organisation that contributes to the safety and well-being of road users. We provide counselling and support to people affected by road-related trauma and educate road users about their attitudes and behaviours.
We provide free, professional face-to-face, online and telephone counselling across Victoria to people impacted by a road incident. Our clients include bereaved families, friends and colleagues, injured people, and carers. We also support drivers, passengers, people who were first on the scene, witnesses, citizens who helped, and emergency service workers.
Through the active engagement of people who have personal experience of the effects of crashes on their and others’ lives, we can offer several support options, including peer support. In addition, we deliver a range of education programs addressing drivers’ behaviours and attitudes to reduce the incidence of crashes, injuries, and fatalities and the associated trauma and grief.
About the role
We are expanding our counselling team and seeking up to four casual trauma and grief counsellors to work at least six hours per week each. This initiative is part of a three-month trial designed to reduce wait times for our counselling services, with the goal of making this a long-term program.
As a trauma and grief counsellor at Amber Community, you will be crucial in supporting individuals affected by road trauma through telephone and online counselling—without needing to attend our head office. You will provide information, support, counselling, intake calls, assessments, and referrals to outside organisations. There may also be the opportunity to co-facilitate support groups.
This role requires resilience and professionalism in working with people experiencing significant distress, along with the ability to maintain your well-being while supporting clients through trauma and grief. You will also help drive broader awareness by educating the public and key stakeholders on the emotional impact of road trauma on individuals, families, and communities.
About you
We are looking for qualified, experienced, and compassionate counsellors who are passionate about providing client-centred support and high-quality services. You are comfortable working independently while remaining an engaged and collaborative team member.
Key attributes:
- Experience in working with individuals affected by trauma and loss
- A strong theoretical understanding of trauma, traumatic grief, and traumatic bereavement
- The ability to foster effective therapeutic relationships
- Resilience and self-awareness to support clients in distressing situations.
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by road trauma, we would love to hear from you!
Please find more information about the role in the position description.
How to apply
Please send your applications to Renee Brauer, Manager of Counselling and Support Services via their email renee.brauer@ambercommunity.org.au
Applications close at 5:00 pm on Friday 14 March 2025
Group Facilitator – Make a Difference in Road Safety
Are you ready for a role that makes a real impact in the community while offering flexibility to fit around your current commitments? Join Amber Community in our mission to create positive change and enhance road safety across Victoria. Whether you’re in Metropolitan Melbourne or Regional Victoria, we’d love to hear from you!
About us
Amber Community is dedicated to promoting road safety and reducing road trauma. We’re looking for passionate and skilled individuals to join our team as Group Facilitators, working in both metropolitan and regional areas. Currently, we have opportunities in Horsham, Dandenong, Traralgon and Shepparton.
Your role
As a Group Facilitator, you’ll lead brief intervention programs designed to address risky driving behaviours in individuals who are at risk of or have committed traffic-related offences. In this role, you’ll:
- Create a safe, open space for participants to explore their driving behaviours
- Facilitate group discussions using restorative principles and a narrative framework
- Engage participants in peer problem-solving and self-reflection
- Incorporate lived experience speakers and emergency service presenters to deliver reality-based learning
You’ll work with diverse groups and help participants shift their mindsets, from blame to responsibility, using therapeutic or psycho-educational approaches. Your ability to quickly build trust and guide meaningful discussions will be key to the success of the program.
About you
We’re looking for facilitators who have:
- Experience working with groups in a therapeutic or educational setting
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to quickly create a safe, supportive environment
- An understanding of restorative principles and narrative frameworks is highly valued
- Availability for casual, after-hours work (evenings and some Saturdays)
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to road safety while adding value to your existing work. The role offers flexibility with casual hours and the chance to be part of a meaningful, impactful initiative.
How to apply
Interested? Call Chris Harrison at 0407 826 700 for a quick conversation about the role. To apply, send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience to Chris Harrison. Applicants must address the key accountabilities and meet the capabilities framework and legal requirements.
Closing date
We’re eager to fill these positions, so please apply as soon as possible.
