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    Work/Life balance
    3.6(25 ratings)
    Career development
    3.2(25 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.0(25 ratings)
    Management
    3.1(25 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.2(25 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.5(25 ratings)
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    3.0
    Clinician
    Mar 2026
    Melbourne VIC 30001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Good stepping stone if you're early career, but not a place to stick around
    The good thingsNot the worst place to work for early career clinicians to gain experience. Diverse caseload and good supervision opportunities, salary packaging is good
    The challengesPay is extremely low, some senior managers are condescending, hypocritical and power hungry, turnover is high, heard about mistreatment from various coworkers
    5.0
    Psychologist
    Aug 2025
    Abbotsford VIC 3067Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Very supportive work environment with managers who care about staff
    The good thingsVery supportive team, challenging but rewarding work. Management are very flexible and supportive of staff needs. In my early career I have found it helpful to be surrounded by very experienced clinicians who work with empathy and professionalism, and are always willing to support one another. There is also a very strong focus on supervision, professional development, and investment is staff wellbeing.
    The challengesThe work is a niche intersection between forensic and AOD which I personally enjoy, but others may find challenging.
    1.0
    Prison based role
    Feb 2025
    Castlemaine VIC 34501 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Incredibly difficult and unsupportive
    The good thingsThe role itself is dynamic; no two days are the same.
    The challengesThere was absolutely no support provided and it was a very toxic environment to try to work in.
    5.0
    Clinician
    Oct 2023
    Abbotsford VIC 30673 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Loved working at Caraniche, would highly recommend
    The good thingsA supportive, kind and empathetic management team, it's important to have this in the work that we do
    The challengesNot many to be honest
    5.0
    Manager
    Oct 2023
    Melbourne VIC 3000
    Supportive team environment with plenty of professional development opportunities across a variety of areas of interest.
    The good thingsSupport Culture Professional development opportunities Flexibility
    The challengesNil - normal challenges of any role but always supported to overcome
    5.0
    Psychologist
    Oct 2023
    Abbotsford VIC 30677 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    Diverse opportunities in a dynamic organisation that is passionate about making social change!
    The good thingsI commence with the organization whilst study and have remained with Caraniche due to the unique and challenging nature of the work! I have been afforded the opportunity to step into multiple roles, explore different departments, and attend great inhouse training. No matter where I have moved within the organization I have always found my management to be supportive and focused on my professional and personal growth. I have also been lucky to work alongside some great teams that are supportive and passionate. I feel privelaged to be able to work with some of the most marginalized people in our community to make real change!
    The challengesThe forensic and drug and alchol space can be a steep learning curve to initally adjust to however I have always felt supported by my teams and the experienced leadership around me.
    5.0
    Care and recovery coordinator
    Oct 2023
    Melbourne VIC 30005 to 6 years in the role
    Passionate and supportive organisation who prioritise client care and staff well being
    The good thingsA supportive and passionate organisation who prioritise client care and staff well being. Challenging but extremely rewarding work that has provided me with an opportunity to continue to develop my skills. Excellent leave entitlements and other employee benefits. Great quality clinical supervision and a highly skilled, capable and supportive management team.
    The challengesComplex client presentations. However, this also has provided me with an opportunity to further develop my skills and I have been very well supported by my peers, managers and clinical supervisors. Excellent place to work if you want to continue to grow, develop and step outside of your comfort zone.
    5.0
    Psychologist
    Oct 2023
    Melbourne VIC 30009 to 10 years in the role
    A positive work environment that has supported my professional development and growth.
    The good thingsFlexible, supportive and accommodating work environment with opportunity for career progression. Caraniche are invested in your professional development and career and provide regular internal training, excellent clinical supervision and conference leave. No two days are ever the same and there is plenty of diversity in the role. There are excellent employee benefits including well-being days, reimbursement of professional membership and salary packaging.
    The challengesWhilst it is incredibly rewarding, the work is fast paced and there are monthly targets. In my opinion these are achievable and reasonable however it isn't for everyone.
    5.0
    Psychologist
    Oct 2023
    Abbotsford VIC 3067
    Challenging and rewarding work with excellent career progression and a smart, capable team. I have developed my career and made some wonderful friends at Caraniche.
    The good thingsOpportunities for variety in work roles and career progression. I have grown my career at Caraniche from straight out of Uni to becoming a well-rounded clinician then into leadership roles. I have been mentored and supported by excellent supervisors/managers throughout my career and enjoy the employee benefits such as work/life balance, salary packaging and well-being days (additional paid leave).
    The challengesCaraniche is a fast paced and high performing organisation, which has high expectations of employees. Those who do not function well in a dynamic and fast paced environment would struggle to meet expectations. On the flip side, Caraniche invests a lot of time and resource into developing staff from their early career into high performing clinicians and leaders.
    5.0
    Executive Assistant
    Sep 2023
    Melbourne VIC 3000current employee
    An excellent company to work for.
    The good thingsGreat culture and supportive team.
    The challengesNone to note in my experience.
    4.0
    Clinician
    Jun 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Supportive workplace enabling great client outcomes
    The good thingsA supportive organisation who works from a client-centered, trauma-informed approach. Very supportive management who genuinely care about their staff Dedicated to research into best practices and evaluation of services
    The challengesTricky custodial environments to work in and challenging clients
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Administration Officer
    Jun 2021
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Grateful to be working for this extremely supportive inclusive company
    The good thingsCompany has been extremely supportive especially during the challenging times during Covid. They look after their staff mental well being and check in regularly in the form of surveys to see what changes staff would like to see. They have a flexible work arrangement in the current climate and support working from home in a hybrid setting
    The challengesI have found no challenges working for this company so far after having worked for them for over 3.5 years
    1.0
    Psychologist
    May 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Do not apply - their ads are misleading
    The good thingsGood learning curve and interesting work
    The challengesLack of support and basics - no debriefing or care of staff Incredible high turnover of staff Very toxic upper management that reflects in overall culture of the organisation No real perks - promised many things but no support on endorsement or the basic incident debriefing
    3 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Psychologist
    Jul 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role
    Unsupportive and toxic work culture
    The good thingsInteresting work. Flexible start/finish times.
    The challengesUnsupportive management. The company is focused on making money and don’t treat their staff well, which is proven by the high turnover of staff. People in senior positions have no managerial skills.
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Graduate
    Oct 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role
    Learnt alot and build my network
    The good thingsfriendly, relaxed office environment, good people
    The challengesrapid growth and lots of change
    2.0
    Clinician
    Sep 2019
    former employee
    I would not recommend working for Caraniche if you work in the forensic field. There are many other employers who treat their staff far better and offer more supportive work environments.
    The good thingsThe clients are responsive and there’s opportunities for individual intervention.
    The challengesThe toxic work culture, incredibly low pay, and poor management
    2 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Operations Department
    Jul 2019
    It was a good learning curve.
    The good thingsPeople were highly passionate about their work.
    The challengesUnder staffed/resourced. People were overworked.
    1.0
    Administration Officer
    Jun 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Unsupportive Employer
    The good thingsSome of the staff are really good people.
    The challengesWorst company I have ever worked for. Management offer no support to their staff and senior management do not know the meaning of confidentiality. They do not offer support to their staff on the front line and fail to provide a safe working environment.
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Administration Role
    May 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Best job I've ever had.
    The good thingsThe work was interesting. Lots of support from supervisor and other team members. Management and staff caring and totally committed to making sure I was well looked after. End of year and mid year lunches were awesome.
    The challengesLong distance for me to drive to work.
    2.0
    Psychologist
    Apr 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Do not apply.
    The good thingsFlexibility around start and finish times.
    The challengesManagement is toxic, confidentiality does not exist between colleagues or with clients. Company are focused on making money. Staff come last. You are given opportunities based on how liked you are not your skills. Inexperienced people in senior positions. Pay is under the award for psychologists. No benefits whatsoever.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Administration Officer
    Mar 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Poor management
    The good thingsSome of the staff are great to work with.
    The challengesManagement is the worst I have experienced. Toxic work environment and they do not value employees.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Senior Finance Officer
    Sep 2018
    Committed organisation that values employees.
    The good thingsA rapidly growing business that values employees. Management are willing to invest resources back into the company. Loved working here in a committed team.
    The challengesSometimes resourcing lags behind growth.
    1.0
    Clinician
    Jul 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Poor management and leadership
    The good thingsInteresting work areas
    The challengesStaff not appreciated
    5.0
    Psychologist
    Jan 2018
    A strong commitment to clients, staff and the community
    The good thingsDiverse opportunities, excellent support and supervision, industry leading services
    The challengesChallenging but rewarding client group
    1.0
    Registered Psychologist
    Mar 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Disappointing
    The good thingsFlexible work environment
    The challengesNo opportunities to grow and poor organisational skills
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