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Family Violence CounsellorAnglicare Victoria · Melbourne Eastern Suburbs, VIC, Australia
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Family Violence Counsellor

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-27 Melbourne Eastern Suburbs, VIC, Australia Permanent Hybrid Community Services Development
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$5,500–A$7,500/mo

About the Company

Online group program for individuals who have used violence Fully remote or based at Box Hill Intake and group counselling Promoting accountability fostering empathy reduce immediate risk The program: Pathways to Change (PTC) is an innovative 8-week online group program designed for individuals who have used violence in their intimate and familial relationships. The program focuses on promoting accountability, fostering empathy, and equipping participants with practical tools to build healthier, non-violent relationships. While the approach does not excuse the individual's behaviour, it remains non-judgmental, with a strong emphasis on maximising engagement. The goal is to address key risk factors, reduce immediate risks and improve compliance. The intended outcome is to motivate participants to take the first steps toward sustained behaviour change, fostering accountability and connecting them to ongoing support services. Through a combination of interactive group sessions, guided self-reflection, and skills-based learning, participants will explore the underlying causes of their behaviour, understand its impact, and work towards sustainable change. Your role: A fixed term contract covering parental leave to 14th November 2027. As a Senior Practitioner you are responsible for delivering high-quality interventions for men who use family violence, supporting behaviour change and promoting the safety and wellbeing of women, children, and families. Our referrals come f

Responsibilities

  • ● at in depth knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Monday.com is integral to success.
  • ● Agility, adaptive thinking, flexibility to change, the willingness to try new approaches and a strong team work ethic will help you thrive in this role.
  • ● Make it work:
  • ● SCHADS level 6, so full time salaries start at 115,339
  • ● We will provide a working environment where you will benefit from reflective practice and supervision.
  • ● Strong team connection and culture.
  • ● Flex to work from home, hybrid or an office space in Box Hill. You need a private workspace to undertake client work.
  • ● Fixed term contract covering parental leave to 14th November 2027.
  • ● :30am-7:30pm working hours. No evenings on a Friday
  • ● You get access to salary packaging which decreases the tax you pay so you get even more of your salary in your back pocket.
  • ● Full induction face to face and online at Box Hill to help set you up for success.
  • ● Access to discounted health insurance, Fitness Passport, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health.
  • ● A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.
  • ● What our people say- "Working directly with PUVs is vital to ending gendered violence as it provides the men with an opportunity to access services to reflect on how their choice to use violence impacts the safety and well-being of the victim survivor and children and give them the tools and strategies to change their behaviour."
  • ● Ready to take the next step:
  • ● Could you please apply for the role before midnight on Sunday 13th September. We will review applications as they are received and may book interviews on a rolling basis.
  • ● Click apply wherever you first see the advertisement which will take you to our application portal. Create a profile and then attach a resume with your cover letter through the portal.
  • ● The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a unique and interesting counselling position you need to email the Team Leader Emmeline Bosquet at [email protected]