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Senior family and domestic violence counsellor

Hope Community Services
Domestic
Posted: 28 February
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About Us

Hope Community Services, in partnership with Yorgum Healing Services and a consortium of specialist organisations, is proud to deliver the Armadale Family and Domestic Violence Hub. This innovative, multidisciplinary and multicultural service provides coordinated, trauma-informed support for women and children experiencing family and domestic violence.

About the Role

In this role, you will deliver specialised, trauma-informed therapeutic counselling and case management to individuals and families impacted by family and domestic violence. You will undertake risk assessments, safety planning and crisis intervention, while working collaboratively with clients to identify needs and connect them with ongoing supports.

You will be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team and contribute to integrated service delivery across the Hub, under the leadership of the FDV Manager.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide holistic, trauma-informed and culturally sensitive counselling to people who have experienced family and domestic violence
* Deliver individual therapeutic counselling and evidence-based interventions tailored to client needs
* Facilitate or co-facilitate group programs in collaboration with colleagues or external partners
* Complete CRARMF risk assessments, safety planning and ongoing risk management
* Provide immediate therapeutic support in high-risk and crisis situations
* Maintain accurate and timely case notes, records and data collection
* Work within allocated portfolios such as intake and assessment, outreach, Child Safety, Health, LGBTQIA+, CALD communities, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
* Collaborate closely with Safety Advocates, Senior Safety Advocates, Lawyers and other Hub partners
* Liaise with external agencies to ensure coordinated, holistic support for clients
* Ensure all work aligns with CRARMF, Safe and Together, relevant legislation and practice frameworks

You’ll Need

Essential

* Relevant tertiary qualification in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology or a related discipline
* Minimum two years’ experience working in the family and domestic violence sector
* Lived experience or cultural expertise relevant to the role
* Demonstrated experience in trauma-informed practice, FDV counselling, risk assessment, safety planning, crisis response and case management
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
* C or A Class driver’s licence
* Working with Children Check
* National Police Certificate (within the last 3 months)
* Department of Justice Clearance

Desirable

* Professional membership (or eligibility) with ACA, AASW, PACFA or AHPRA
* Working knowledge of Safe and Together, CRARMF, and relevant WA and national FDV frameworks
* Strong advocacy skills and ability to maintain positive stakeholder relationships

What’s on Offer

* Fixed-term role until 30 June 2027, full-time (38 hours per week)
* $100,776.00 + superannuation
* Generous salary packaging up to $15,900.00 per annum
* Opportunity to work within a new, innovative Family and Domestic Violence Hub
* A supportive, culturally diverse and values-driven workplace
* Ongoing supervision and professional development
* The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families impacted by family and domestic violence

Next Steps

If you are passionate about supporting people impacted by family and domestic violence and want to be part of a collaborative, community-focused service, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a phone screen and/or interview in Armadale.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Hope Community Services is committed to a culturally safe and inclusive workplace where all staff feel valued and supported.

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