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Careers

Here at Better Place Australia, we have a workplace culture reflective of a vibrant, learning organisation where our people are highly engaged in their work and committed to making a difference.   In our 2025 engagement survey initiative, 82% of our people reported being engaged with personal accomplishment, work enjoyment and pride in working at Better Place as key drivers of this outstanding result.

As an equal opportunity employer, we aim to create an inclusive environment where differences are embraced and valued.  At Beter Place, we all have a shared responsibility for supporting a culture of inclusivity and diversity.

Keen to join our team?  We welcome your interest and invite you to be part of an organisation that fosters a diverse workplace.

Our benefits

Better Place Australia is serious about being an employer of choice.  Some of the benefits of working at Better Place include:

  • Salary packaging (which increases your take home pay)
  • Additional paid annual leave (between Christmas and New Year)
  • Twelve weeks paid parental leave
  • Up to 20 days family violence leave
  • Paid study leave and extensive professional development opportunities (currently $900 and 3 days per year for full time staff!).
  • Ability to purchase additional leave
  • Access to employer funded Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to our employee benefits program BENY
  • Work flexibility
  • Annual leave loading of 17.5%*
  • Generous above award salary rates*

*Please note that our Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) terms cover the majority of roles within our organisation’s business streams.  Please check with the Hiring Manager coordinating the recruitment process for the role you are interested in for more information in relation to EBA coverage.

Flexible work options

Here at Better Place Australia we embrace flexible ways of working including work from home.  We encourage you to talk to us about what flexibility might look like for you and your individual needs.

View our current vacancies below

Administrative Assistant – Oakleigh – Part Time (0.6 FTE)

Oakleigh, Melbourne VIC

Part Time (0.6 FTE)

Child Counsellor – Cheltenham – Full Time

Cheltenham, Melbourne VIC

Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner – Narre Warren – Full Time

Narre Warren, Melbourne VIC

Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Social Worker, Mediation – Oakleigh or Traralgon – Part Time (0.8 FTE)

Oakleigh or Traralgon

Part Time (0.8 FTE)

Administrative Assistant – Croydon – Part Time (0.8 FTE)

Croydon, Melbourne VIC

Part Time (0.8 FTE)

Intake Practitioner – Cheltenham – Full Time

Cheltenham, Melbourne VIC

Full Time (1.0 FTE)

 

Learn more about the roles at Better Place Australia

Get Support

Please make an enquiry if you would like to book an appointment for one of our services. Alternatively, you can live chat with us during business hours.

We want your feedback

We greatly appreciate the feedback that community members share about their experiences, where they think Better Place Australia could improve and where they think we have done a great job.

Provide feedback

If you are in an emergency situation or need immediate assistance, call:

Emergency Services (000)
Lifeline Services (13 11 14)

Get Support

Please make an enquiry if you would like to book an appointment for one of our services. Alternatively, you can live chat with us during business hours.

GET HELP

Locations

Find our various hubs across Victoria

Resources

Read multiple case studies

Fact Sheets

Find fact sheets for referrers

SERVICES

Psychology and Counselling

We provide support for various problems

Mediation

We resolve issues effectively and fairly

Financial Counselling

We sort out money and debt issues

Personal Development

We teach new skills and assist with personal growth

Elder Abuse Prevention Services

We help older people prioritise their safety

HOPE Outreach Program

We aid recovery in a safe and supportive environment

Children and Youth Counselling

We help children develop and deal with adversity

ABOUT US

VISIT OUR OTHER ORGANISTIONS

Better Place Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country on which we work and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present.

Better Place Australia is a QIP QIC Accredited organisation and recognised for its commitment to being a safe and quality focused service provider.

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