Counsellor, Social Worker or Rehabilitation Counsellor
05/06/2026
04/07/2026
Full Time - Permanent
Melbourne
Employment Services
Our purpose is to make skills, education and employment accessible to every person, so they can create their own world of unbounded possibilities.
About The BUSY Group…
The BUSY Group is a not-for-profit organisation which presents 47 years experience as a community partner. With multiple business entities operating across 100+ locations Australia-wide and now in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, we offer an extensive range of employment services and programs, vocational training, apprenticeships, mentoring, Inclusive Employment Australia, specialist schools and allied health services.
Job Description
A bit about the role…
The primary purpose of this position is to deliver case management to transitioning ADF Members and provide advice and guidance on achieving their goals for engagement in the community. To further ensure ADF Member is linked to an appropriate clinician for therapeutic supports, and assist them to transition effectively into civilian life including providing recommendations for employment and education and community engagement options.
This role will be responsible for providing one-to-one support to eligible ADF Members with complex medical conditions to transition from the ADF to civilian employment or meaningful engagement. The T4ME program is a vocationally focused service to deliver specialised employment support to members with complex needs, without encroaching on their clinical treatment plan. You will have a growth mindset and value supporting vulnerable people to achieve quality employment and social outcomes.
This role is permanent full time, based in Melbourne.
Employee Benefits...
Competitive salary; Circa $86k + super
4 additional paid annual leave days – 1 My BUSY Day and 3 days at Christmas
Clear pathways for internal advancement
Dedicated training budget for personal and professional growth
Enjoy work that genuinely impacts lives
Employee Assistance Program with Sonder Wellbeing App
Desired Skills and Experience
About you…
Essential
Qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or Rehab Counselling (qualification should be eligible to be recognised by relevant professional association)
Baseline Security Clearance Or Ability to obtain clearance
Must be an Australian Citizen
Desirable
Experience working with vulnerable cohorts in a general capacity within the health, employment, education or disability sector
Demonstrated understanding of evidence-based best practice standards for a range of presenting issues
Proven capacity and ability to work with professional integrity and support vulnerable people
Knowledge and understanding of the support needs of vulnerable people
Knowledge and understanding of current mental health issues in Australia including impacts on client presentations and needs
All candidates will be subject to State Specific Working With Children/Vulnerable people check and National Police Check
Next steps...
This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.
The BUSY Group is an organisation that prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks.
The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, veterans, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
