DFV Child and Adolescent Counsellor - Senior Practitioner
DFV Child and Adolescent Counsellor - Senior Practitioner
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Job Description
Are you passionate about making communities safer for women and their children As part of our Domestic Family Violence Specialist Support we need you to join our team of dedicated professionals helping to maximise their impact on the lives of vulnerable children and adolescents who need it most.
54 reasons is Australias leading child rights organisation no ordinary notforprofit.
Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement were here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive in all their diversity.
With the childs voice at the centre we provide quality services to children and their caregivers in every state and territory and across regions remote areas and capital cities. From our programs to our support services this is the place to realise your purpose.
A place to make a difference:
In this full time permanent role youll focus on provision of a range of specialist interventions to children and young people who have witnessed or have been victims of domestic and/or family violence and sexual abuse. Based in Mount Isa youll be a key part of our Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Service.
You will make a difference by:
- Providing holistic case management delivering support to vulnerable and disadvantaged clients and supporting relationships
- Identifying strengths establishing goals for the program and reviewing client progress
- Promoting skills which increase health safety and development
- Ensuring the voices of children and young people are heard
- Enhancing stakeholder relationships and partnerships with the view of providing clients with support that will help them to address their needs
- Working collaboratively within a small team to deliver best practice to women and children who are experiencing DFV
A place to feel valued:
Youre an experienced child and adolescent practitioner who is passionate about supporting families within a child centred strengthsbased framework. Importantly you have a strong understanding of the impact of trauma on children and their families and youre keenly aware of the additional impacts and barriers experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
This role requires:
- Minimum 3year tertiary qualification in Counselling Psychology Social Work or related field
- Eligibility for membership with either AASW ACA AHPRA or PACFA (membership not required just evidence that you would meet their eligibility requirements)
- Demonstrated experience in case management and knowledge of relevant legislation
- Knowledge and previous experience working in the Domestic and Family Violence or closely related human services context
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and families
- Strong report writing analytical and evaluation skills including data collection and analysis
A place to belong:
At 54 reasons we invest in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 600 people strong and proudly diverse whether in race ethnicity gender age disability sexuality cultures and beliefs.
It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities backgrounds and talents embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation and offer a range of rewards for your effort including:
- Award rate salary (Level 5.1 currently $49.28 per hour) plus full salary packaging benefits use thislinkto see how much this benefit could mean to you!
- Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure youre able to perform at your optimum
- Internal employment and development opportunities
- Supportive Managers we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career at Save
- Support for workplace wellness including access to our free confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.
Does this sound like the place for you
Wed love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below.
Applications Close: Monday 9th June 2025.
Position Description: Senior Practitioner Child and Adolescent Counsellor
For more information about this position please contact Ksondra Stephan onor email at . Or for more information about a career at Save visitour Careers Page.
We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no onesize fitsall when it comes to recruitment so if we didnt quite hit the mark for you please let us know at . Were dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported no matter your race ethnicity gender age disability sexuality neurodiversity culture and beliefs.
Save the Children Australia is a childsafe employees are required to undergo a National Police Check a Working with Children Check and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the InterAgency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.
If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role please contact for further support.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
