Working with us

Converge International provides services to some of Australia's largest industry, manufacturing, government & corporate clients. Our Employee Assistance Programs deliver counselling, crisis response and training. We are a not for profit, wholly Australian owned organisation with the wellbeing of people and their families at the heart of all we do. 

Our role is to help our clients create a healthy, balanced and productive workplace. Of course, we work hard to make sure ours is too! As we expand globally, we’re always looking for energetic and passionate people to help us deliver remarkable services to our clients. The areas we work in are challenging and can provide their fair share of frustrations.  We believe in supporting each other in our goal to improve the lives of others. We have a range of employment options for suitable professionals including full time, part time, casual, associate and volunteer. We want you to succeed in your role and develop your career.  And, we want you to enjoy your work! Our service roles include:

• Onsite workplace counselling
• Short term sessional counselling
• Critical Incident response
• Workplace / Mental Health Training
• Mediation
• Consultancy

Our Commitment To You

• To provide work life balance and promote self care
• Ongoing Career Development
• Professional autonomy within a supportive environment
• To provide a safe workplace and flexible working conditions

Your Commitment To Us

• To represent our values and ethics with clients, colleagues and the public
• To be a proactive member of our team
• To perform your role to the best of your ability

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Support team

Converge International has a dedicated support team who are committed to providing our service team and our clients with highly skilled support. They do this through comprehensive and effective services, systems, resources, tools and advice that are undergo continuing review and improvement. Our support team is made up of the following areas and roles:

Teams

• Sales & Business Development
• Account Management
• Service Coordination
• Administration
• Reporting
• Marketing
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Payroll

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Service team

Converge International has a highly qualified and experienced team that includes the following professions

• Psychologists
• Social Workers
• Counsellors & Psychotherapists
• Workplace & Industrial Chaplains
• Workplace Trainers
• Critical Incident specialists
• Mediation specialists
• Specialist consultants

If you would like to register your interest with Converge International to join our service team you will need to have at least 2 years experience and hold at least one of the following memberships or registrations:

• State Psychological Registration Board
• Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
• Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
• Chaplaincy Endorsement from a nationally recognised pastoral institution
• Other national mental health association or regulatory body

We value diversity in our service team, so if you're wondering whether you have the appropriate background or experience to work with Converge, here's a few things that we're always looking for:

• Counselling / pastoral experience( i.e. solution focussed, short term, person centred, CBT, narrative)
• Experience or exposure to EAP counselling
• Trauma, Critical Incident, Crisis qualifications or experience
• Mediation qualifications or experience
• Private practitioners in regional locations
• Associates with ABN & Insurance
• Clear criminal records check or working with children check
• Drivers licence and own vehicle

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Student placements

Converge International offers limited student placements for Psychology and Human Resources students only. To register your interest, please email your resume and cover letter to recruitment@convergeinternational.com.au with STUDENT PLACEMENT in the subject heading.

Standard program

• 2hrs supervision per week
• 3mth duration
• Psychology Students: 3 days per week (4 clients per week) – may vary
• Human Resources Students: 2 days per week - Melbourne only
• Finance Students
• Coordinated by Converge International Clinical Director

Placement Criteria:

• Students must be currently enrolled in either Psychology (Masters); Human Resources (any qualification); Accounting (Bachelor)
• Prior counselling experience preferred
• Mature approach & attitude required
• Police clearance / working with childrens check required upon commencement
• Two professional referees required

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Volunteers

Are you are studying or have a keen interest or experience in these areas? Do you have spare time and the desire to make a difference? Then consider and making a valuable contribution in our volunteer team. Gain experience and exposure. Help us in our mission to protect the health and wellbeing of people in the workplace. We are seeking a number of volunteers to work in all our capital city offices. These are ongoing opportunities with flexible hours.

Standard program

• Min 3 months
• Min 2 days per week (flexible hours)
• Combination of observation and practical work
• Observation time includes max 30min Q&A time at the beginning, middle and end of each day.

Placement criteria

• Experience, exposure, qualifications or a keen interest in one of the following: Employee Assistance Programs, corporate health, organisational psychology, finance, administration, counselling or Human Resources
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Positive disposition & a can do attitude
• Mature & self motivated
• Police clearance / working with childrens check required upon commencement

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*N.B. All successful applicants will require a police clearance upon commencement *