Specialised DFSV – Relationships Australia
- Salary – SCHADS Level 5 – approx. $84,000–$88,000+ super – Part time or Full time
- 5 weeks annual leave & Wellbeing Day + Christmas/Current Year break
- Professional development support & Relocation assistance available
About Us:
Relationships Australia Northern Territory (RA-NT) is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting individuals, families, and communities through inclusive, trauma-informed services. We welcome people from all walks of life and are proudly accredited as a Safeguarding Children organisation.
The Opportunity:
We’re seeking a compassionate and experienced counsellor to deliver our Healing Inside program; an evidence-informed, trauma-responsive initiative supporting incarcerated women affected by Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV). This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a prison setting, providing therapeutic support, group education, and safety planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver trauma-informed counselling and group sessions
- Conduct risk assessments and develop safety plans
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records
- Collaborate with correctional staff and community stakeholders
- Promote cultural safety, especially for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women
- Contribute to program evaluation and continuous improvement
What You’ll Bring:
Essential:
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or related field
- Experience supporting women affected by DFSV
- Robust understanding of trauma-informed and culturally safe practice
- Ability to work respectfully within justice and correctional settings
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
Desirable:
- Experience delivering group programs in custodial environments
- Knowledge of post-release referral pathways
- Experience in program evaluation or data collection
- Requirements:
- NT Working with Children Check (Ochre Card)
- National Criminal History Check
- NT Driver’s License
- Commitment to Safeguarding Children policies
If you are interested in this opportunity, apply now or give Rell Werner a call on 08 8982 1047 to find out more. APPLY TODAY!
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Job Reference:
AD-1648
DARWIN
- Job Category:
Allied health
- Pay Rate:
SCHADS Level 5 – approx. $84,000–$88,000+ super – Part time or Full time
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