Trauma Counsellor
Location: Katherine, Northern Territory
Salary: $104,509 - $112,545 + $15,900 Salary Packaging + $2,000 Meal Allowance
Additional Benefits: Relocation Assistance up to $2,000 | Furnished Accommodation Subsidy ($350/week for 12 weeks) | Outreach Vehicle Provided

• Join a respected Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
  * Deliver trauma-informed support to individuals & families
  * Generous salary packaging, furnished housing, relocation & vehicle for outreach

About the Role & Client:
This full-time, permanent opportunity is with a respected Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering culturally safe clinical and community programs in the Northern Territory. As a Trauma-Informed Counsellor, you will play a key role in providing therapeutic outreach counselling and group-based healing activities across several important community-led initiatives.

The role supports individuals and families -helping to address the impacts of family violence and promote long-term wellbeing through a culturally grounded and trauma-informed approach.

Three-Part Model of Care:

Component One: Offers age-appropriate healing activities for women and children who are impacted by or at risk of experiencing family violence. The goal is to empower participants to take control of their lives, confront underlying issues, and work toward healthier futures.

Component Two: Delivers prevention-focused support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men, providing tools to recognise, prevent, and heal from family violence while reconnecting with their culture and community in meaningful ways.

Component Three: Focuses on young people at risk of experiencing and/or using family violence, including those in school settings or from families already accessing support. This component aims to break the cycle early through education and therapeutic engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Therapeutic Counselling & Outreach

• Deliver trauma-informed counselling to clients across all components of the initiative.
• Provide individual and group-based support in clinic and community settings.
• Conduct outreach using a dedicated vehicle to enhance access and engagement.

Program Facilitation & Community Engagement

• Support the design and delivery of culturally appropriate healing and prevention activities.
• Engage respectfully with local community members and Elders.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.

Cultural Integrity & Safety

• Embed cultural respect and trauma awareness into daily practice.
• Prioritise client safety, autonomy, and cultural identity throughout the therapeutic process.

Your Background:

• Diploma or Degree in Counselling, Social Work or similar
• Experience in trauma-informed counselling, preferably in remote or outreach contexts
• Understanding of family violence in an intergenerational and cultural context
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is highly valued
• Current NT Driver's Licence, Ochre Card (Working with Children Clearance), National Police Check (within 3 months), and COVID-19 vaccination certificate

Living in Katherine - A Unique Northern Territory Lifestyle

Katherine is a welcoming regional hub located along the Katherine River, just over 300 km south of Darwin. Home to around 11,000 people-with 60% of the wider region's population identifying as Indigenous-it is a culturally rich and deeply connected community.

The climate is tropical, with clear distinctions between the lush Wet Season and the cooler, sunny Dry Season. Days can reach up to 40°C in summer, while winter nights can dip to a crisp 10°C, offering the best of both worlds.

Nature lovers will find no shortage of wonder, with iconic sites like Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park, Cutta Cutta Caves, and ancient rock art galleries found throughout the region. The area has always held cultural significance as the meeting point of the Dagoman, Jawoyn, and Wardaman peoples-making it a deeply spiritual place to live and work.

With a strong sense of community and access to outdoor adventures, Katherine offers a truly rewarding lifestyle for those seeking purpose, connection, and impact.

How to Apply:
Email your resume to [email protected]

For a confidential chat, contact Emma on 02 9044 9135.

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