🌿 Therapeutic Family Violence Counsellor

Permanent Ongoing | Full-time or Part-time 0.8 | Fairfield + Outreach | SCHADS Level 5+

• Tradewind is currently recruiting for a compassionate and skilled Therapeutic Counsellor to join a well-respected community organisation on a permanent ongoing basis.
• This is a meaningful opportunity to support women who have been impacted by family violence, delivering culturally safe and trauma-informed counselling services in a supportive, trauma-aware setting.

💼 About the Role:

Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed therapeutic counselling to women impacted by family violence

Work primarily from the Fairfield office, with outreach to Dame Phyllis Frost Centre and other locations as required

Participate in outreach and collaborative case planning with internal teams and external stakeholders

Support healing, recovery, and wellbeing through a holistic and respectful approach

✅ What You'll Need:

Qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or related field (Diploma minimum)

Demonstrated experience providing counselling to women impacted by family violence

A strong understanding of trauma, gendered violence, and intersectionality

Commitment to cultural safety, respect, and inclusive practice

Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently in outreach settings

📝 Role Details:

Location: Based in Fairfield with outreach to DPFC and other locations

Type: Permanent ongoing

Hours: Full-time or Part-time (EFT flexible and to be confirmed)

Pay: SCHADS Level 5 (dependent on experience) + super + salary packaging

Extras: Access to fleet vehicles for outreach

How to apply:

To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website

For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact the Family Services Team on 03 9081 0562.

TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability and lived experience to apply.