About the Role
In this impactful therapeutic position, you will provide part‐time or full‐time trauma‐informed, client‐centred counselling to women experiencing domestic, family, and sexual violence. Your work will support recovery, empowerment, cultural connection, emotional safety, and wellbeing.
* Deliver counselling interventions using trauma‐informed, strengths‐based and recovery‐focused frameworks
* Provide culturally safe support grounded in cultural identity, community, and connection
* Conduct psychosocial assessments, therapeutic formulations, and safety planning
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, including lived‐experience staff
* Complete accurate and timely case notes and maintain clinical compliance
* Participate in external supervision, reflective practice and ongoing professional development
* Contribute to service development, policy review and culturally safe workplace practice
* AOD experience is highly regarded due to the intersection of issues often experienced by clients
About You
You will be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander woman who brings warmth, cultural depth, and strong therapeutic capability.
* Tertiary qualifications in counselling, psychology, social work or related fields
* Eligibility for professional registration (PACFA, ACA, AASW, APS or AHPRA)
* Experience supporting women impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence or related trauma
* Strong understanding of trauma‐informed care, DFSV frameworks, and therapeutic modalities
* Experience providing culturally safe counselling to First Nations women
* Skills in risk assessment, safety planning, and case documentation
* Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust and rapport
* Commitment to feminist principles, social justice, and cultural safety
Benefits
* SCHADS Level 5 + 10% cultural loading
* Generous salary packaging
* Additional wellbeing and annual leave
* Regular supervision, PD and training
* Culturally strong, feminist, trauma‐informed workplace
* Cultural supervision/mentoring for First Nations staff
* Flexible working arrangements
* Cultural leave – supporting NAIDOC week, option to take time off to recognise this day and enjoy the NAIDOC week celebrations
* Acknowledgement of Sorry Business Leave (Ceremonial Leave)
This position is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women under Sections 14 & 31 of the NSW Anti‐Discrimination Act.
Please note: Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude your application. We recognise that women can have experiences with the criminal justice system that are discriminatory and unjust. For example, women may be misidentified as a primary offender in DFSV situations. We also acknowledge that women can move on from their past.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or support during the interview or assessment stages, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.
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