FDV Northam-Counsellor
On-siteNortham, Western Australia, Australia
Job Summary
Provide trauma-informed counselling to children and young people affected by family and domestic violence using evidence-based approaches. Deliver education and support regarding family and domestic violence while working within an Aboriginal Family Worldview. Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, community service providers, and stakeholders to improve functioning and safety for vulnerable families. Manage Microsoft applications and databases while collaborating independently and as a team member. Apply cultural competency and Aboriginal Terms of Reference to all client interactions. Submit application claims and resume to recruitment@yorgum.org.au by 13th August 2026.
Required Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in psychology/social work
- Diploma in Counselling
- minimum of five years' work experience working in similar field
- Demonstrated experience working with children and young people
- experience 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
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