Counsellor - Remote / Work from Home

Part-time and full-time hours considered (from 0.5 FTE / 18.75 hours per week +). Work from home anywhere in Australia. Rewarding role providing supportive counselling and education to carers of those with eating disorders.

Join a small team of highly motivated and passionate individuals to make a difference in the lives of others. Eating Disorders Families Australia (EDFA) is the only national organisation solely for families and carers of those living with eating disorders. A not-for-profit organisation, EDFA provides support to families and carers who are grappling every day with the challenges of supporting someone with an eating disorder.

Our fully remote team is located around Australia. This position is available fixed term to 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension. Hours are negotiable, with full‑time and part‑time hours considered.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be scheduled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Fill The Gap (FTG) Programme

The FTG program, launched in October 2023 with Federal Government funding, is a free, online counselling service for people aged 10+ supporting a loved one with an eating disorder. FTG delivers evidence‑based one‑on‑one counselling, aiming to provide carers with the knowledge, skills and strategies to support their loved ones’ recovery and maintain their own wellbeing.

Duties

• Deliver evidence‑based counselling, psycho‑education and support to carers supporting a loved one with an eating disorder.
• Contribute to program development, review and improvement as part of a small, collaborative team.
• Participate in ongoing training and supervision to maintain high‑quality service.
• Maintain professional and ethical management of carer information and confidentiality.

Ideal Candidate

For further information about this position, please email Fill The Gap Program Manager Elise Wales onelise.wales@edfa.org.au using the subject line : “Counsellor – Remote / Work from Home enquiry.”

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior Level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Non‑profit Organizations

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