Counsellor

REF: REF316
Date listed: 31 Mar 2026
Location: Canberra
Salary: 115000
Category: Mental Health & AOD
Type: Permanent

Counsellor Advocate
Full-Time or Part-Time (Minimum 2 days per week) | Fixed Term (12 months) | Canberra

HiTalent Recruitment is partnering with a respected, values-driven community organisation to recruit an experienced Counsellor Advocate in Canberra. This is a full-time or part-time (minimum 2 days per week), fixed-term opportunity for 12 months, with potential for extension.

Are you passionate about supporting people impacted by sexual violence? Are you looking to work in a specialist, trauma-informed environment where your work genuinely changes lives?

About the Role:

As a Counsellor Advocate, you will join a dedicated, trauma-informed team providing counselling, advocacy, and crisis response to adults, children, and young people impacted by sexual violence.

This role blends therapeutic support with practical advocacy, working within a strong feminist, survivor-centred framework. You will support clients through recovery, crisis intervention, and complex systems, including legal and justice pathways.

You will also contribute to community education initiatives and represent the organisation in relevant professional forums.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver face-to-face, trauma-informed counselling and advocacy
Provide crisis support, including participation in on-call and call-out services (with training)
Support clients navigating legal, medical, and administrative systems
Develop and manage client case plans
Prepare professional reports and maintain accurate documentation
Contribute to community education, training, and sector engagement activities
Work within a strong ethical, feminist, and survivor-centred framework

What We’re Looking For:

Qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or a related discipline
Experience supporting people impacted by sexual or interpersonal violence
Strong understanding of trauma-informed and feminist practice
Excellent communication and report-writing skills
Ability to manage a caseload and work both independently and collaboratively
Eligibility to work in Australia

Desirable:

Experience in advocacy or community services
Knowledge of the ACT community services sector

Benefits:

Meaningful, purpose-driven work
Supportive team culture with clinical supervision
Opportunity for extension or permanency
Work within a respected specialist service

If you are a compassionate and skilled practitioner looking to make a genuine impact in a specialist trauma service, this is your opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation.

Apply now via SEEK or contact:

Nupur @ HiTalent Recruitment:

P: 0468039786

E: nupur@hitalent.com.au

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