Specialist DFSV Counsellor – Relationships Australia

5 weeks annual leave

Days off between Christmas and New Years + Wellbeing Day

Generous professional development, relocation & salary packaging

Why Relationships Australia Northern Territory?

Relationships Australia – Northern Territory (RA-NT) is a community-based, not-for-profit, non-government organisation providing a broad range of services, which are for all members of the community regardless of religion, belief, age, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle choice, cultural background or economic circumstances.

Our clients are often dealing with complex and sensitive situations, so we look for employees who are

understanding, knowledgeable and genuinely care about the wellbeing of others.

What’s the role?

Provide one on one counselling to incarcerated women who have experienced or used Domestic and

Family Violence.

Facilitate group sessions focusing on education, healing, self-reflection and emotional wellbeing.

Conduct risk and needs assessments and develop individual safety and support plans.

Maintain accurate and confidential client records, case notes and reports in line with organisational

policy and legal requirements.

Make referrals to internal prison services, external DFSV services, and post-release supports to

enhance reintegration and safety

What’s in it for you?

5 weeks of annual leave

Days off between Christmas and New Years

Wellbeing Day

Generous professional development and salary packaging

Relocation assistance

Is this the right role right for you?

Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or a related field and eligibility for membership with a relevant professional body (e.g., AASW, PACFA, ACA).

Demonstrated experience delivering therapeutic services to women affected by domestic and family violence, including risk assessment and safety planning.

Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice, intersectionality, and the impacts of DFSV on women in contact with the justice system.

Experience working with complex needs clients, including within justice, mental health or corrections settings.

High-level written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and case note documentation.

NT PHN / RWA NT may be able to offer relocation support and clinical educational financial assistance to health professionals who are relocating to the NT or moving within the NT to a greater remoteness area classification for the purposes of employment and further clinical education.

Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please call the Recruitment Team on 08 8982 1009 or email  recruitment@ntphn.org.au