Are you a Counsellor looking to make a positive impact in the family domestic violence space? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you in our Breathing Space program!

The Breathing Space Program

Breathing Space is an intensive men’s behaviour change program specifically designed for men who choose to use violence and abuse in their relationships with partner(s) or family members. This is often referred to as Family Domestic Violence and Abuse (FDVA). The program provides educational group work, informal counselling, individual case management and advocacy in a secure and supportive therapeutic setting.

The Role:

As a Counsellor, you will be responsible providing therapeutic support services for men participating in the Breathing Space program.

This role will work within both Family Domestic Violence and Abuse (FDVA) and Feminist Perspectives frameworks, as well as utilise trauma-informed, person-centred, and strengths-based counselling approaches, to offer participants additional therapeutic support in relation to their emotional wellbeing, mental health concerns, and personal challenges.

This role is offered on a permanent part time basis working 45.6 hours a fortnight. This role will be located across both Rockingham and Perth offices, with occasional travel to other sites required.

Who Are We?

Since opening our doors in 1977, our passion for delivering high quality, people-focused support services have continued to flourish. In May 2020, we became the new custodian of White Ribbon Australia, establishing a national footprint for the organisation.

We remain committed to growing a workforce that celebrates diversity and seeks to inspire and empower the people we serve.

While we’ve changed a lot over the past 45 years, our values – Everyone is welcome, Doing what we say, Above and beyond, and Stronger together– remain at the very heart of everything we do.

This is your chance to join an organisation with an exceptional team culture, driven by a commitment to diversity, respect and fairness.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in relevant field, such as Psychology, Counselling or Social Work.
• Registration with AHPRA Psychology Board of Australia, Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
• Relevant experience and understanding of family and domestic violence in relation to young people, trauma informed practice and an understanding of child development.
• Ability to develop rapport, be non-judgmental and provide a high level of counselling, case management and assessment to clients.
• Ability to apply current knowledge of developmental and psychosocial issues to assess clients and refer effectively if deemed necessary.
• Knowledge of Family and Domestic Violence and working with Family Safety.
• Knowledge in developmental and psychosocial issues.
• Knowledge of relevant theoretical approaches for working with young people and families.
• Strong culturally safe practice and knowledge to ensure the cultural safety of clients, including those from an Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background, or the LGBTIQA+ community.
• Satisfactory Police clearance (not older than 6 months from the issue date)
• Unrestricted drivers’ licence
• Working With Children Check

What we can offer you

• Generous NFP salary packaging opportunities (option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum)
• Extra Leave - 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Paid parental leave policy
• Family Domestic Violence and Abuse (FDVA) leave, financial assistance and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents
• Discounted Health Insurance with HBF
• Free, confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Flu Vaccination Program

How to apply
Please submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses our Selection Criteria and specify your preferred hours. Applications close 30 March 2025.

Communicare encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and people living with disabilities.

Short listing will commence immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.