Counsellor Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Dvconnect Limited Full time
Womensline is a 24/7/365 free crisis helpline for women and children across Queensland experiencing domestic and family violence.

We operate from an intersectional feminist framework, acknowledging that domestic and family violence is gender-based violence, predominantly perpetrated by men against women and children.

We provide immediate individualised support and options to help victim/survivors feel safe again, whether they want to stay in the home, are thinking about leaving or have already left.


  • OUR VALUES Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Empowerment
Role Overview
Permanent part-timeorcasual position s for that perfect work-life balance
Located at our Central Brisbane (QLD) Office

Remuneration :

SCHADS 3.1 (Pay point is dependent on qualifications and relevant experience) + 11 % Super + penalty rates & NFP Salary Packaging.

Counsellor Support Workersplay a significant role in facilitating appropriate support to women and children impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence across Queensland.

Being aphone-based service,incoming phone calls are to be handled with a professional, culturally sensitive, and non-judgmental approach to ensure appropriate action is taken to maintain client safety.


Key Responsibilities:
Arranging emergency accommodation and travel
Assisting with referral pathway procedures
Managing the client and service telephone lines
Ensure database and QHIP entries are of high quality and accuracy
Build and foster positive relationships with external stakeholders
Role Requirements

It is a genuine requirement that for the role to be filled by a woman as permitted in sections 25, 104 and 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1991

Tertiary qualification (or working towards completion) relevant areas such as Social, Behavioural and Criminology sciences OR obtained appropriate social and community services certifications/qualifications.

Minimum 1 year experience in social and community service sector(s).
Sound knowledge about gender-based violence and underpinnings of domestic, family, and sexual violence.
Significant demonstrated ability to manage sensitive situations in a calm manner.
Quality, timeliness, and accuracy in presentation of work.
Highly developed IT and phone-based skills.
Positive Notice Blue Card, National Police Check and valid ID or willingness to obtain.
Right to work in Australia.
Willingness to undertake further training and development.
Must be able to work from the office (No WFH arrangements).
Receive best practice clinical supervision and supportive 1:1 catch ups with your dedicated Team Leader.
Access free professional and confidential mental health and wellbeing support for both personal and work-related issues through EAP Brisbane.
Free flu shots.
Access long service leave after 5 years.
Interested? Apply today
We kindly advise that onlyshortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We highly encourage you to apply as soon as possible as our team is actively reviewing applications. For more information, please email
DVConnect is committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture of opportunity.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, workers of all ages, people with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTIQ.

DVConnect respectfully acknowledges and celebrates the traditional owners throughout Australia and pays its respects to elders, children and young people of past,current and future generations.

We are committed to helping anyone experiencing domestic and family violence, and/or sexual violence.
This includes the LGBTIQ+ community,children, pets and people of all ethnicities, religions, ages and physical abilities.
Our core values are respect, safety, equality, empowerment and accountability.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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