Job description
Join a dynamic specialist family violence team providing a variety of services and programs.
- Leading organisation in ending family violence
- Additional leave and salary packaging available
- Permanent, Part Time (0.6) role
About us
No to Violence is Australia’s peak body for individuals and organisations that work with men that use violence. We provide training, sector development and advocacy across the sector. We operate the Men’s Referral Service, providing a counselling service and referral pathways directly to men who use violence. As a pro-feminist organisation, women and children are at the centre of what we do – by ending men’s use of family violence, families, individuals, and communities are safer.
We have strong values of Change, Leadership, Gender Equity and Accountability.
About the role
The Men’s Family Violence Counsellor is responsible for engaging with clients, providing professional one-on-one telephone (in-bound and out-bound) and on-line counselling advisory and support services in a single and/or multi-session format.
We are looking for Counsellors to join our Tasmanian team who have and an understanding of Family Violence legislation, risk management and reforms. Counsellors should also have experience in conducting risk assessment and safety planning in accordance with protocols, procedures, and clinical governance frameworks.
These roles operate on rotating roster, and on call after hours service, spanning 24 hours / 7 days per week.
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology or related field, or diploma and experience in the family violence sector or closely related field.
- Specialist knowledge and skills, including intake and risk assessment within family violence.
- A demonstrated understanding of the social and gendered context of family violence and the impact of violence on women and children.
- Competent understanding of legislation, risk management and reforms pertaining to the family violence sector.
- Experience in the delivery of counselling or case management services either face to face or over the telephone.
- Experience in assessing and responding to clinical risk.
What we offer
We provide a positive work culture and a diverse and inclusive environment. Our people matter to us, and we are committed to supporting them and their wellbeing. We also play an active role in the professional development of our staff.
Some other benefits we offer include:
- Salary Packaging – tax free salary benefits of up to $15,900 per year plus up to $2,650 per year for entertainment benefits
- Additional leave including bonus leave, career break and paid parental leave
- Purchased leave options available
- Generous paid study leave
- Portable Long Service Leave
- EAP for employees and family
Further details relating to the key roles and responsibilities of this role can be found in the position description on our website.
How to apply
To apply please submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience aligned to the Key Role Responsibilities and Mandatory Requirements.
Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to respond to additional key selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.
Any questions please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Men’s Family Violence Counsellor – Tasmania enquiry via EthicalJobs.
NTV values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in. As part of our commitment, we are a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation.