- REF: REF355
- Date listed: 11 Jun 2026
- Location: Canberra
- Salary: 115000
- Category: Family & Domestic Violence
- Type: Permanent
Domestic Violence Counsellor
Full-Time or Part-Time | Canberra
Meaningful Work | Clinical Supervision | Supportive Team Environment
HiTalent Recruitment is partnering with a respected community-based organisation to recruit an experienced Counsellor, Social Worker, or Psychologist to join their specialist Domestic and Family Violence team in Canberra.
Support survivors. Create lasting change. Build a rewarding career in a specialist trauma service.
This is an opportunity to work within a highly supportive, trauma-informed environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the safety, recovery, and empowerment of individuals impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault.
Why Join This Organisation?
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Purpose-driven work that creates meaningful outcomes for the community
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Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team
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Ongoing professional development and clinical supervision
-
Full-time or part-time flexibility available
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Opportunity to work within a respected specialist service
-
Long-term career progression and development opportunities
About the Role
As a Domestic Violence Social Worker, you will provide trauma-informed counselling, advocacy, crisis intervention, and support services to adults, children, and young people impacted by domestic and sexual violence.
Working within a survivor-centred framework, you will assist clients to navigate complex systems while supporting their recovery journey through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and practical advocacy.
You will also play an important role in community engagement, education, and collaborative sector initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver trauma-informed counselling and therapeutic support
-
Provide advocacy and practical assistance to clients
-
Support individuals navigating legal, medical, housing, and community services
-
Develop and manage client case plans
-
Participate in crisis response and on-call services (training provided)
-
Maintain accurate case notes, reports, and client documentation
-
Contribute to community education and awareness initiatives
What We're Looking For
Essential
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Qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or a related discipline
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Experience supporting individuals impacted by domestic, family, or sexual violence
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Strong understanding of trauma-informed and person-centred practice
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Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and report-writing skills
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Ability to manage a caseload while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
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Current Australian working rights
Highly Regarded
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Experience within advocacy, crisis response, or community services
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Knowledge of the ACT community services sector
-
Experience working within specialist trauma or family violence services
Who This Role Would Suit
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about supporting survivors, advocating for social change, and working within a specialist service that genuinely values its people and the communities it serves.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference every day while being supported by a highly experienced team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Now
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact:
Nupur Patel
HiTalent Recruitment
P: 0468039786
#SCR-nupur-patel-1
Domestic Violence Counsellor
Full-Time or Part-Time | Canberra
Meaningful Work | Clinical Supervision | Supportive Team Environment
HiTalent Recruitment is partnering with a respected community-based organisation to recruit an experienced Counsellor, Social Worker, or Psychologist to join their specialist Domestic and Family Violence team in Canberra.
Support survivors. Create lasting change. Build a rewarding career in a specialist trauma service.
This is an opportunity to work within a highly supportive, trauma-informed environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the safety, recovery, and empowerment of individuals impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault.
Why Join This Organisation?
-
Purpose-driven work that creates meaningful outcomes for the community
-
Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team
-
Ongoing professional development and clinical supervision
-
Full-time or part-time flexibility available
-
Opportunity to work within a respected specialist service
-
Long-term career progression and development opportunities
About the Role
As a Domestic Violence Social Worker, you will provide trauma-informed counselling, advocacy, crisis intervention, and support services to adults, children, and young people impacted by domestic and sexual violence.
Working within a survivor-centred framework, you will assist clients to navigate complex systems while supporting their recovery journey through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and practical advocacy.
You will also play an important role in community engagement, education, and collaborative sector initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
-
Deliver trauma-informed counselling and therapeutic support
-
Provide advocacy and practical assistance to clients
-
Support individuals navigating legal, medical, housing, and community services
-
Develop and manage client case plans
-
Participate in crisis response and on-call services (training provided)
-
Maintain accurate case notes, reports, and client documentation
-
Contribute to community education and awareness initiatives
What We're Looking For
Essential
-
Qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or a related discipline
-
Experience supporting individuals impacted by domestic, family, or sexual violence
-
Strong understanding of trauma-informed and person-centred practice
-
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and report-writing skills
-
Ability to manage a caseload while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
-
Current Australian working rights
Highly Regarded
-
Experience within advocacy, crisis response, or community services
-
Knowledge of the ACT community services sector
-
Experience working within specialist trauma or family violence services
Who This Role Would Suit
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about supporting survivors, advocating for social change, and working within a specialist service that genuinely values its people and the communities it serves.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference every day while being supported by a highly experienced team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Now
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact:
Nupur Patel
HiTalent Recruitment
P: 0468039786
#SCR-nupur-patel-1
