About us: Our Vision: Your body, Your choice, Your future We are Australia’s leading, specialised, non-profit advocate and provider of abortion and contraception services. We are a significant provider of clinical and support services across Australia. We are also an advocacy organisation, we work on policy and legislative change, we provide information to the public, we support people through counselling and mental health awareness and services, and we work to reduce the stigma, discrimination and stress related to access to abortion care and contraception. We work to give people reproductive choices. MSI Australia operates a network of 10 clinics, a national telemedicine service providing comprehensive termination of pregnancy, vasectomy services from 25 locations and national family planning support. Position title: Senior Counsellor Department: MSI Counselling and Case Management Team Location: MSI Richmond Support Office Reports to: Manager - Psychosocial Health Duration: Permanent, Part Time Hours of work: 3 days per week (22.8 hours) The role: The Senior Counsellor is a key clinical leadership role within the Psychosocial Health team, supporting Counsellors, the Counselling Intake Officer and Case Managers in the Manager’s absence. This senior therapeutic position suits an experienced clinician skilled in supporting clients through pregnancy, the perinatal period, and related reproductive experiences. The role combines high-quality counselling with expert advice to stakeholders, contribution to research and advocacy, and strong knowledge in trauma-informed care, ethical practice, and child safeguarding. Key Responsibilities: Maintain a counselling caseload and provide trauma-informed, evidence-based support to clients with sexual and reproductive health concerns. Provide clinical input into decision-making by the Counselling Intake Officer regarding risk management and counselling appointment availability, as delegated by the Manager. Conduct clinical file audits and ensure compliance with organisational, legal, and professional standards. Engage in ongoing professional development, supervision, and maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation and counselling frameworks. Contribute to service development, identify gaps in delivery, and participate in advocacy, research, and stakeholder engagement activities. Provide clinical supervision to Counsellors, Case Managers, and the Counselling Intake Officer in the Manager’s absence, and support student placements. Skills and Qualifications: Essential Pro-choice and person-centred practice Strong knowledge of trauma informed care principles Well-developed understanding of issues experienced by pregnant women and people including child safety and family violence, reproductive coercion and abuse, discrimination and the necessary organisational/professional responses. Experience with diverse and/or under serviced client groups such as LGBTQIA, older persons, First Nations’ peoples, young people, people living with a disability. 3 years full-time equivalent experience is required, counselling clients in a therapeutic setting. Minimum undergraduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Youth Work Membership or eligible for/or registration (where mandated) with relevant bodies or e.g. AASW PACFA, ACA, AAFT Training in clinical supervision Able to work autonomously and as part of a team. Excellent time management and communication skills Well-developed IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Desirable Medicare provider eligibility (or willingness to work toward) Critical analysis skills including report writing, data review, policy development Benefits of working at MSI Australia: We also pride ourselves on being a supportive and flexible working place that offers a great range of benefits: Generous salary packaging options up to $9,010 $2,650 meals and entertainment, Dynamic Learning Management Platform with 1000s of courses plus opportunity to access professional development / study leave allowance, Family friendly and flexible working arrangements Up to 14 weeks company paid parental leave Employee Assistance Program Discounted clinical services for you and your immediate family members. Employment Requirement: Provision of two professional referees, Be prepared to undergo a National Police Check, prior to commencement, Be prepared to undergo an International Vetting Check, prior to commencement, Evidence of current COVID-19 vaccinations and declaration of full immunisation history, Evidence of current working rights in Australia. Organisational Goals, Missions, Values, Purpose, Behaviour Statements In addition to the above, we also ask our staff work understand and demonstrated our goals, mission, values, Our Goal The Prevention of Unwanted Births Our Mission Children by Choice not Chance Our Values Integrity, Agency, Safety, Quality, Courage Our Purpose Your choice, made easier Values and Behaviours In this role, you will: • Understand and comply with the Code of Conduct and Behaviour Policy for employees and all relevant MSI policies and procedures. • Demonstrate commitment to organisational values and behaviours at all times. MSI Australia develops, maintains and rewards a culture of personal and professional accountability for desired behaviours which include: Care & Compassion, Trust & Safety, Partner & Collaborator Position enquiries: For further information regarding this position, please contact: recruitment@msiaustralia.org.au Application Support: Person and community centred healthcare involves cultural safety, a diverse workforce and multidisciplinary skills. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of migrant and refugee backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQ people. Should you require any support with this application, please contact: recruitment@msiaustralia.org.au
