Family & Family Violence Counsellor

• Based in Ringwood on the lands of the Wurundjeri Boon Wurrung & Bunurong Peoples
• Part Time (0.6 FTE) Fixed Term Contract until November 2026 with potential for extension (Monday & Tuesday required working days)
• $51.23 $54.39 per hour 12% Super Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18550

The Pathways to Resilience Southern program supports individuals and families to heal from the impacts of family violence. Delivered in partnership with Uniting and the Australian Childhood Foundation the program offers individual counselling group programs and support for children and young people.

Services are trauma-informed culturally sensitive and delivered either face-to-face or online. Our experienced team creates safe respectful spaces where people feel heard and supported.

Your role your impact
As a Family & Family Violence Counsellor you will:

• Deliver therapeutic assessments and counselling to individuals children young people and parents/carers to support recovery from abuse trauma family violence and loss.
• Provide therapeutic counselling and support to victim survivors of family violence as well as young people who use violence.
• Conduct specialised trauma assessments and collaboratively develop tailored treatment plans.
• Use the MARAM framework to ensure risk and safety are continuously assessed and reviewed.
• Facilitate safe inclusive and respectful engagement that empowers consumers to participate in decisions impacting their lives.
• Promote relational healing and connection between children/young people and their parent/carer through trauma and developmentallyinformed approaches.
• Deliver culturally sensitive support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples LGBTIQ communities and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) consumers.
• Contribute to workforce capacity building through training and workshops.
• Work in partnership with other professionals to provide a coordinated holistic response to client needs.

Who were looking for
Youre a compassionate skilled clinician with:

• Tertiary qualifications in Counselling Social Work or a related discipline (and eligibility for membership with a relevant professional body).
• Demonstrated experience providing trauma-informed therapeutic interventions to victim/survivors of family violence and those affected by complex trauma.
• Sound knowledge of the impact of trauma attachment disruption and neurobiology on development and behaviour.
• Ability to prioritise the voices of children and young people within their family or care contexts.
• Strong intersectional practice lens and experience supporting clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal negotiation and collaborative skills.
• Current drivers license and willingness to travel as required.

What will make you standout

• Family Violence Training
• MARAM Training

Whats in it for you
At Each youll be supported to be your provide:

• Diversity & belonging We value all backgrounds abilities and identities and are committed to cultural safety
• Supportive & inclusive culture Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care.
• Boost your take-home pay Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2650 tax-free for meals and entertainment.
• Get paid more on your holidays 17% annual leave loading

Wed love to hear more about you! If youre passionate about empowering individuals and families to heal and thrive after experiencing family violence apply today!

To view the full Position Description please click here or visit the Each careers page at navigate to Work With Us > Careers > Open Roles and search for this position.

For further information about the position please contact Lucy Henderson (Talent Acquisition Business Partner) at

Applications close Thursday 5th March 2026
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so dont miss out and apply today!

Additional Information :

Next Steps in the Hiring Process 
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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time