Specialist Family Violence Counsellor

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia FVREE Full time
About the role

  • Looking for a change? Family violence work could be for you
  • 12 month parental leave backfill (June 2024)
  • Fulltime hours (38 hours per week)
  • Supportive and collaborative workplace cultureSCHADS
  • Level 6 with access to industry leading employment benefits and NFP salary packaging
  • Ringwood location
About the Opportunity


The Specialist Family Violence Counsellor delivers the FVREE counselling program, using evidence informed interventions, in line with professional best practice standards, reflective of FVREEs ethos and strategic plan.

This encompasses provision of inclusive and respectful services to victim survivors from all backgrounds, includingboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients; Culturally and Linguistically Diverse clients (CALD); Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and/or Intersex, Queer (LGBTIQ) clients; clients living with a range of abilities and older clients.

We are looking for someone who
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  • Has tertiary qualifications in Counselling or Psychology and eligibility for membership of the relevant professional body.
  • Has demonstrated experience and skills in counselling delivery, including the ability to provide inclusive services to diverse communities: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, CALD, LGBTIAQ+, older persons, and people with a disability.
  • Can deliver high quality counselling services using a range of therapeutic approaches
  • Works autonomously and is a team player
  • Has knowledge and experience in safety planning, managing a caseload and client advocacy
  • Can speak to their understanding of relevant theories and practice frameworks that relate to family violence, including intersectional feminism, traumainformed practice and strengthsbased practice.


We celebrate diversity in all its forms, and welcome interest in our work from people with a range of experiences.


You will be deeply aligned with our values and understand that gender inequality is one of the main drivers of family violence.

You'll be motivated by advocating and upholding the rights of women and children to be safe and free.

A copy of the key selection criteria can be accessed by downloading the full Position Description available below or at our website at here

Position Description :
Specialist Family Violence Counsellor

To find out more, call Brooke Crowley, Services Excellence Manager on

To apply, please include a CV and brief Cover Letter outlining:

  • What strengths, skills and experience you could bring to FVREE?
  • OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION_
  • Due to the specialist nature of the work and services FVREE provides FVREE predominantly employs women, including women from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) communities, as per the findings of Equal Opportunity exemption H327/2017 and by special measure._
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