Aboriginal Counsellor, Domestic Family Violence and Sexual Assault Service

• Illawarra Shoalhaven location
• Work closely with Aboriginal communities and local agencies
• Provide trauma-informed counselling to Aboriginal individuals and families

Our client is committed to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities by providing culturally responsive health and support services. Their mission is to offer healing, advocacy, and support for those affected by domestic and family violence, sexual assault, mental health challenges, and family dynamics. They work holistically, collaborating with local agencies to deliver essential services that prioritize safety, cultural connection, and empowerment for children, families, and individuals navigating or recovering from trauma.

About the Role In this role as an Aboriginal Counsellor within the Domestic Family Violence & Sexual Assault Service, you will play a vital part in delivering culturally safe and trauma-informed counselling to Aboriginal individuals, families, and children. This is an opportunity to use your skills and understanding of Aboriginal culture to support those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. You’ll be a key link between Aboriginal communities and local agencies, ensuring services are accessible, respectful, and effective.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed therapeutic support tailored to individuals and families, including risk assessments, safety planning, and advocacy, with a deep respect for cultural needs.
• Work closely with Aboriginal communities and service partners, building strong, respectful relationships to enhance access to culturally appropriate services.
• Conduct client assessments, manage cases, and participate in collaborative planning, ensuring all support aligns with cultural and therapeutic best practices.
• Participate in an after-hours on-call roster to provide crisis intervention, ensuring a reliable support system for those affected by sexual violence.

About You To excel in this role, you will bring:

• Relevant qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, with professional registration and demonstrated experience in trauma and therapeutic support for Aboriginal communities.
• A strong understanding of Aboriginal cultural needs, intergenerational trauma, and a commitment to supporting community wellbeing.
• Experience in community engagement, risk assessment, and counselling, with the ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with Aboriginal communities.
• Willingness to participate in continuous professional development, including clinical and cultural supervision and relevant training.

Essential Requirements

• Current NSW driver’s license and willingness to travel as part of the role.
• Vaccination Compliance: Fully meet NSW Health vaccination requirements with documented immunisation history
• Dedication to fostering a culturally safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Why Join? This is an incredible opportunity to make a genuine impact in the community, providing compassionate, culturally safe support to Aboriginal individuals and families. If you’re committed to promoting resilience, safety, and healing in Aboriginal communities, we would love to hear from you!
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This position is Aboriginal identified. To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the role be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.

For a confidential discussion or to learn more about the role, reach out to Emma McCaffrey at 0434 835 314, or connect with us on LinkedIn to stay updated on all our roles. Connect on LinkedIn