Specialist LGBTQIA+ Family & Domestic Violence Counsellor & Case Manager

• Part Time (0.8 FTE) Fixed Term (until 30 September 2026)
• Based in Adelaide CBD with outreach across metropolitan Adelaide
• Leading LGBTQIA community services organisation

Thorne Harbour Health (THH) is expanding its Family & Domestic Violence (FDV) therapeutic response in South Australia and we are seeking one skilled and adaptable professional to take on a combined Counsellor and Case Manager role.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is confident in both therapeutic counselling and holistic case management and who is passionate about supporting LGBTQIA communities and people living with HIV (PLHIV) experiencing family and domestic violence.

About the role

This dual role sits within our Specialist LGBTIQA FDV Service and combines responsibilities across counselling and case management. You will work collaboratively within a small supportive team and engage with a range of external services.

Counselling Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed evidence-based counselling to LGBTQIA people and PLHIV experiencing FDV.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and collaboratively develop therapeutic plans.
• Support clients to process trauma achieve goals and strengthen emotional and physical safety.
• Participate in risk assessments (with guidance).
• Contribute to group program development and occasional co-facilitation.

Case Management Responsibilities

• Provide holistic person-centred case management and service navigation.
• Conduct needs and safety assessments and develop comprehensive case plans.
• Coordinate referrals advocacy outreach support and interagency collaboration.
• Work with housing legal SAPOL AOD mental health and other services.
• Support clients to implement their individual safety plans.

You will work within an intersectional feminist trauma-informed harm-reduction framework in all aspects of your practice.

Whats on offer

In addition to your salary of SCHADS Level 4 (pro-rata) and superannuation Thorne Harbour also pays above award. Youll also receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15900 in salary packaging benefits.

There is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchased leave program to enhance work-life balance as well as ongoing professional and career development opportunities.

About you

Were looking for someone with capability across both counselling and case management. You might come from an FDV background community services counselling mental health or another relevant area. You will also bring:

• Qualification/s in counselling community services social work psychology or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in either counselling or case management with willingness to develop skills across both.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice intersectionality and FDV dynamics.
• Experience working with LGBTQIA communities and/or PLHIV (or strong commitment to learning).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate client records and meet KPIs.
• Willingness to undertake FDV-specific training.

About us

At Thorne Harbour Health we combine community care and advocacy to improve the health and wellbeing of LGBTQIA people and people living with or affected by HIV.

Were a proudly community-led organisation built on over 40 years of activism and care where your lived experience and identity are valued and celebrated.

For a detailed position description including selection criteria visit our website:

Inclusion Matters

We strongly encourage applications from people who are:

• Part of the LGBTQIA community
• Living with HIV
• From culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• First Nations people
• People with disability

For further enquiries please contact Sharna Ciotti Manager Therapeutic Services onor via email

How to apply

Written applications addressing the selection criteria and including a resume and the names and contact details of three professional referees should be sent via job listing in Employment Hero.

Applications close on Monday 8 December 2025

Important: it is essential that applicants specifically address the selection criteria. Where selection criteria have not been addressed applications will not be considered.

Thorne Harbour Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children police records and reference checks for all roles.