At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and families impacted by domestic violence through trauma-informed counselling.
- Company: Join a leading health district focused on safety and recovery.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Work within a multidisciplinary team and engage with diverse communities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable families in your community.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling required.
The predicted salary is between 125507 - 125507 $ per year.
Make a real impact supporting children and families in a specialist role in trauma-informed care and recovery.
Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary service delivering trauma-informed counselling, building safety plans and supporting recovery for children and families impacted by domestic violence.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 3, Psychologist & Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
- Counsellor & Social Worker Level 3 - $121,568 - $125,507 per annum
- Psychologist - $83,670 - $122,465 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown - Community Health Centre
Where you'll be working:
- You will join the Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Service (IVPRS) based at Blacktown Community Health Centre.
- This specialist service provides leadership and support across domestic violence, sexual assault and child protection, with a strong focus on safety, recovery and culturally responsive care.
- Work within a highly experienced, multidisciplinary team.
- Be part of a service committed to trauma-informed practice.
- Engage with diverse communities across Western Sydney.
- Collaborate with key agencies including health, police and community services.
- Thrive in a supportive environment focused on professional growth and wellbeing.
What you'll be doing:
- Provide specialist counselling and case management support to children, young people and families impacted by domestic and family violence, promoting safety, healing and resilience.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments for children, young people and families.
- Deliver trauma-informed counselling, psychoeducation and safety planning.
- Develop and manage therapeutic case plans in partnership with services.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies for integrated care.
- Provide advocacy, consultation and contribute to interagency case reviews.
Selection Criteria:
- Tertiary qualification (minimum bachelor degree) in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling or Graduate Certificate in Human & Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma) and eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership.
- Demonstrated counselling experience in complex trauma and trauma informed practice within a Violence, Abuse & Neglect setting (e.g. sexual assault, child protection or domestic violence services).
- Demonstrated high level assessment, case formulation, intervention planning (including case management and safety planning) and counselling skills with children, young people and adults, with capacity to draw on a wide range of therapeutic modalities.
- Demonstrated high level understanding of the impacts of domestic and family violence on non-offending parents and carers as well as current policies and legislation relating to domestic violence, child protection and other forms of interpersonal violence.
- Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated capacity to work in partnership with others.
- Experience in, or commitment to, working with individuals and families from indigenous backgrounds and/or diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Current NSW Driver’s License.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Domestic Violence Family Support Counsellor in Blacktown employer: Western Sydney Local Health District
At Blacktown Hospital, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and professional development. As an Enrolled Nurse in our Forensic Mental Health Service, you'll benefit from ongoing training opportunities and a commitment to quality patient care, all while working in a vibrant community that fosters both personal and career growth.
Contact Details:
Western Sydney Local Health District Recruitment Team
