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.
Part-time Trauma and Grief Counsellor
Amber Community is currently seeking a part-time Counsellor (22.8 hours, three days per week) to join our dynamic team of dedicated, skilled and experienced trauma and grief counsellors who offer support and counselling in a state-wide service that genuinely cares and makes a difference.
The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for providing information, emotional support, counselling, intake and referral to people impacted by a road incident. The role requires the ability to consistently work with people who have experienced trauma and grief. We seek counsellors who feel comfortable and secure working with distressed clients and who can effectively manage and protect their own wellbeing and the welfare of their clients. The role also contributes to the safety and wellbeing of Victorian road users through educating the general public and key stakeholders and raising awareness about the impact of road trauma on individuals, families and communities.
The pay rate falls under the Social and Community Home Care and Disability award level 4, pay point 4.
About you
We seek a qualified, experienced counsellor who is professional and passionate about offering genuine client-centred support and quality service delivery. You will need to be able to work independently while still contributing to the counselling team. Ideally, you will have direct experience working with people who have suffered a traumatic incident and have worked extensively with bereaved clients. The role also requires that you have a sound theoretical understanding of the impact of trauma and traumatic bereavement and the ability to develop strong therapeutic relationships with clients.
About us
Amber Community (formerly Road Trauma Support Services Victoria) is a not-for-profit organisation contributing to the safety and wellbeing of road users. We provide counselling and support to people affected by road-related trauma and address the attitudes and behaviours of road users through education.
To deliver our purpose, we provide free, professional face-to-face, online and telephone counselling across Victoria to people who have been 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 offered assistance, and emergency service workers.
Through the active engagement of people who have personal experience in 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 the behaviours and attitudes of drivers to reduce the incidence of crashes, injuries and fatalities and the associated trauma and grief.
How to apply
Please call Renee Brauer, Manager of Counselling and Support Services, on 03 8877 6900 or email renee.brauer@ambercommunity.org.au if you would like more information and/or have any questions.
Closing date
Applications close 5pm Wednesday 22 October 2024.
To ensure your application is considered, please submit your responses to the key selection criteria specified in the position description along with your resume in your application.
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 Benalla, Horsham and Morwell.
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.
Facilitator training dates
Saturday 7 December 2024 – Group Facilitator orientation (online) 9:30am – 4:30pm
Tuesday 10 December 2024 – Administrative (online) 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Monday 13 January 2025 – Manual run-through (online) 6:30pm – 8:30pm
