Counsellor-FDV Great Southern
On-site · Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Job Summary
Trauma-informed counselling role for children and young people affected by family and domestic violence in Albany, WA. The role requires a tertiary qualification in psychology/social work or a Diploma in Counselling (or equivalent) with at least five years of relevant work experience. Responsibilities include delivering trauma-informed counselling to children and young people, providing education and support around family and domestic violence, and building strong working relationships with government agencies and community service providers. The successful candidate will work both independently and as part of a team, apply culturally secure practices aligned with Aboriginal Terms of Reference, and utilise Microsoft applications and database management skills. The role offers a competitive salary and supportive work environment, with a focus on community-based healing and safety development for vulnerable families.
Required Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in psychology/social work or Diploma in Counselling or a minimum of five years’ work experience in similar field
- Demonstrated experience working with children and young people, and within a family and domestic violence or similar field
- Experience in supporting families and children, particularly those who are vulnerable, at risk or in disadvantaged communities, to improve functioning, safety and child development
- Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal Terms of Reference and cultural competency
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with government agencies, community service providers, relevant community stakeholders, and children and young people
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
- Demonstrated experience to work independently and as a member of a team
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft applications and database management
Additional Requirements
- Unsolicited referrals from recruitment agencies will not be accepted
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