About the Organisation:

Established in 2006, Boorndawan Willam Aboriginal Healing Service (BWAHS) provides a range of services and programs to Aboriginal individuals and families who are experiencing, at risk of experiencing family violence, or use violence. Currently BWAHS is one of 4 Aboriginal specific state funded healing services in Victoria.

About the Opportunity:

BWAHS is currently seeking a Women's Therapeutic Counsellor to join their Family Violence Therapeutic Program team on a part-time basis, located in Lilydale, Melbourne.

Reporting to the Practice and Development Manager, you will be delivering individual, trauma-informed assessment and therapy services to Aboriginal women and their families who are impacted by or have experienced family violence.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Undertaking intake and assessment services and engage with clients through in-service and outreach appointments as appropriate
• Collaborating and consulting with internal and external stakeholders to reduce identified barriers and support to clients to attend therapeutic groups and programs
• Delivering individual and family therapeutic counselling sessions to promote their healing and recovery from the effects of family violence or abuse
• Identifying family violence risks and strategies to support safety and the healing journey
• Participating in regular clinical supervision as negotiated with the Practice and Development Manager

About the Benefits:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable women and ultimately eliminating the impacts of trauma and abuse in the community. You will finish each day knowing that you have made a genuine, positive difference to the women and families within the program.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a highly attractive remuneration package commensurate with your skills and experience, plus super and salary packaging up to $15,999.

This is a rare opportunity to work with the victims of family violence to make a real, positive difference in their lives and the wider community - Apply Now!