At Acacia Connection, we’re more than just an Employee Assistance Provider — we’re a passionate, purpose-driven team changing lives every day. Our mission is simple but powerful: to support the mental health and wellbeing of thousands of employees and their families across Australia through exceptional, compassionate care.
We deliver high-quality counselling and psychological support, both face-to-face and via telehealth, helping individuals navigate personal and work-related challenges that affect their wellbeing, performance, safety, and mental health.
As demand for our services continues to grow, we’re expanding our team of talented, values-aligned professionals. We’re currently on the lookout for experienced Psychologists and Social Workers to join us in Ballarat and the central highlands region in hybrid roles – combining in-office, onsite at customer locations, and work-from-home flexibility.
The Opportunity
You’ll be part of a dynamic, growing organisation with a strong national presence and a deep commitment to integrity, quality, and client-centred care. This is a diverse and stimulating role that will allow you to:
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Provide counselling and support to a wide range of clients with varied presentations
- Deliver services through a blend of face-to-face, onsite, and telehealth formats
- Respond to critical incidents and workplace challenges with empathy and professionalism
- Contribute to a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration and impact
What You Bring
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Registration with AHPRA (Psychologist) or membership with AASW (Social Worker)
- A minimum of 5 years’ clinical experience in mental health or counselling
- Strong skills in evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- Experience (or interest) in workplace-based psychological services and critical incident response
- Tech-savviness and the ability to work independently with strong organisation and time management
- Integrity, warmth, and a genuine commitment to high-quality care
Why Join Acacia Connection?
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Excellent remuneration and long-term career growth within the Acacia Group
- Flexible working arrangements – set your own hours and workdays
- Dedicated support team – we handle the admin so you can focus on clients
- Monthly peer supervision, generous PD allowance, and leave
- Support managing clinical complexities, subpoenas, and report requests
If you're looking for a role that blends professional autonomy with the support of a compassionate and collaborative team — all while making a meaningful difference — we'd love to hear from you.
Please include a cover letter providing details on your skills, experience and suitability to this role. Please apply only through the Seek portal.
Acacia Connection was established to be a high-quality Employee Assistance Program and workplace support organisation. We pride ourselves on supporting the mental health and wellbeing of those we connect with, and we embody our brand promise of Every Connection Matters in all that we do.
