Counsellor - Child & Domestic Family Violence Specialist

4 days ago

Tuggerah, Australia Catholic Care DBB Full time

$49.28 + super + Salary Packaging Options
- Fixed term contract until 30th June 2026, working 4 days per week
- Tuggerah location

**About us**:
At CatholicCare, our entire business is centred around people and that includes our employees and volunteers. We serve those in need with compassion, dignity and respect, providing high quality services that meet the evolving needs of our community. Each of our 900+ staff play a part in helping people live their best lives and transforming our communities into safe, nurturing environments. Our people embody our values and demonstrate our mission in their everyday work.

We pride ourselves in making positive difference in the lives of the people we serve. Our services include NDIS disability services, out of home care, services for seniors, children’s services and a range of therapeutic and community service offerings.

**About the role**:
This position will work collaboratively within the Counselling team and will have specialisation in working with Children and clients impacted by domestic and family violence. The role will focus on supporting recovery and healing from the impacts of domestic and family violence.

This is fixed term contract until 30th July 2026, working 4 days per week. The successful incumbent will work out of our Tuggerah Family Centre supporting our Family and Relationship Services and Family Law Counselling services.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Provide direct counselling services (in person or telehealth) including suitability screening, and actioning appropriate referrals to meet our contract requirements and guidelines.
- Provide time framed, trauma and DFV informed individual and family, counselling services depending on client needs.
- Provision of various group work facilitation with an ability to plan, write, deliver and evaluate group programs.
- Ensure safety standards are maintained for self and all hazards and incidents are reported within appropriate timeframes.

**To be successful in this role, you will have**:

- Tertiary qualification in Counselling, Social Work, Welfare, Psychology, or equivalent qualifications.
- Relevant registrations (or working towards) with peak bodies such as ACA, PACFA, AASW or APHRA.
- Additional study in areas of attachment theory, play therapy for child developmental trauma, family systems theory, men’s behaviour change, domestic violence training, and parenting support and education following childhood trauma.
- Proven and demonstrable knowledge and experience of working with families experiencing domestic violence within the dynamics of family systems to transition from trauma to safety and recovery.
- Experience in various forms of counselling and therapeutic frameworks.
- Working understanding of family law with current legislation and Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO’s)
- Actively engage in self-awareness growth and adopt reflective practice to address unconscious bias in your practice.
- Ability to demonstrate networking and advocacy skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage crisis or safety situations and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Ability to deliver therapy within a solution focused, time frame model.
- A valid NSW Driver's Licence and insured vehicle.

We are a safe, respectful, and inclusive employer. **We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith or disability.**Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.

No recruitment agencies.

  • Caseworker - Domestic Family Violence

    1 week ago

    Tuggerah, Australia CatholicCare Diocese Of Broken Bay Full time

    Starting From $41.52 Per Hour PLUS Salary Packaging Options - Supportive team environment - Learning and Development Opportunities **About the role** CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay is seeking a Caseworker to provide effective case management/coordination services to clients of our Domestic and Family Violence teams to deliver therapeutic outcomes,...

  • Caseworker - Domestic Family Violence

    2 days ago

    Tuggerah, Australia CatholicCare Diocese Of Broken Bay Full time

    From $41.52 Per Hour PLUS Salary Packaging Options - Supportive team environment - Learning and Development Opportunities **About the role** CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay is seeking a Caseworker to provide effective case management/coordination services to clients of our Domestic and Family Violence teams to deliver therapeutic outcomes, build client...

  • Caseworker - Integrated Domestic & Family Violence Service

    7 days ago

    Tuggerah, Australia Catholic Care DBB Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    Pay rate: $44.58 per hour + super + salary packagingWork type: Permanent, Part-Time, 4 days per weekLocation: Tuggerah, Central CoastAre you passionate about supporting women and children escaping domestic and family violence? Join our dedicated IDFVS team and make a real impact in the lives of families across the Central Coast. About the Role We're...

  • Counsellor

    7 days ago

    Tuggerah, Australia BaptistCare Full time

    **Max term part time term position until 30 June 2026 based at Tuggerah**: - **Offering fulltime and part time hours (minimum 3 days per week)**: - **Provide counselling, support and specialist group programmes to individuals and families through collaborative practices** **Key Benefits**: - As a registered not for profit organisation, you may be...

  • Counsellor Central Coast

    7 days ago

    Tuggerah, Australia Baptistcare WA Full time

    **Counsellor | Central Coast**: - 497252 - Tuggerah, NSW, Australia, 2259 - Max Term Full-Time - Max Term Part-Time - Add To FavouritesFavourite - **Max term part time term position until 30 June 2026 based at Tuggerah**: - **Offering fulltime and part time hours (minimum 3 days per week)**: - **Provide counselling, support and specialist group programmes...

  • Counsellor/group Worker Central Coast

    1 week ago

    Tuggerah, Australia BaptistCare Full time

    **Fixed term contract role until June 2026 with view to extend!**: - **Open to both full time and part time hours based in Tuggerah**: - **Make a difference by joining our collective impact initiative** **Key Benefits**: - Fantastic learning opportunities - staff professional development - Professional clinical supervision - Training, education and...

  • Caseworker - Integrated Domestic and Family

    2 weeks ago

    Tuggerah, Australia Catholic Care DBB Full time

    From $41.52 Per Hour + super + Salary Packaging Options - 6 month fixed-term contract - Tuggerah location - From $41.52 Per Hour + super + Salary Packaging Options - 6 month fixed-term contract - Tuggerah location **About the role** We are seeking a skilled & experienced **Caseworker **- **Integrated Domestic & Family Violence Service (IDFVS)** to join our...

  • Case Worker Staying Home Leaving Violence

    1 week ago

    Tuggerah, Australia CatholicCare Diocese Of Broken Bay Full time

    **Attractive Salary Packaging Options**: - ** Supportive team environment**: - ** Learning and Development Opportunities** **About the role** CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay is seeking a Caseworker to provide effective case management/coordination services to clients of our Domestic and Family Violence teams to deliver therapeutic outcomes, build...

  • Specialist Lead

    1 week ago

    Tuggerah, Australia CatholicCare Diocese Of Broken Bay Full time

    **Attractive Salary Packaging Options**: - ** Supportive team environment**: - **Opportunity to work under a hybrid, flexible working arrangement** **About the role** CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay is seeking a Specialist Lead for our Counselling program. This role involves providing leadership to a team of Counsellors across our locations at...

  • Caseworker - Staying Home Leaving Violence

    19 hours ago

    Tuggerah, Australia Catholic Care DBB Full time

    From $43.08 Per Hour + super + Salary Packaging Options - Permanent full-time position - Tuggerah location - From $43.08 Per Hour + super + Salary Packaging Options - Permanent full-time position - Tuggerah location **About the role** We are seeking a skilled & experienced **Caseworker **- Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV)** to join our passionate team...