On Offer:
Competitive salary: $*********k + super + packaging
Dedicated clinical supervision and ongoing professional development
Prospect to work within a specialist sexual violence crisis service
Meaningful, trauma-informed work supporting victim survivors across the lifespan
Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
The Role:The Counsellor Advocate provides trauma-informed counselling, advocacy, information and referral services to people impacted by sexual violence.
The role delivers confidential, client-centred support to adults, children and young people, as well as their supporters, through face-to-face and crisis response services.
You will support clients through healing, recovery and navigation of legal, justice and support systems.
The position includes crisis counselling, case planning and participation in case conferences where appropriate.
You will assist clients to engage with the criminal justice system and other legal or administrative processes as required.
The role involves delivering on-call and call-out crisis support services.
The position operates with a high level of autonomy while working under general direction and within organisational frameworks and values.
Essential Criteria:




Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or significant relevant experience
Demonstrated experience supporting survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, or trauma-related presentations
Strong understanding of feminist, human rights, and trauma-informed practice frameworks
Ability to manage crisis situations with calm, sound clinical judgement
Strong advocacy, communication, and report writing skills
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and risk assessment
High level of computer literacy and record keeping skills
Current driver's licence
Current Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) card or ability to obtain
Right to work in Australia
Experience within community legal, advocacy, or sexual violence services
Knowledge of ACT community services sector and referral pathways
Familiarity with forensic, medical, or police liaison environments
For a confidential discussion about this role, please call Aine Leonard on ********** or send your resume to: ******

📌 Counsellor Advocate (Canberra)
🏢 Curamoir Healthcare Recruitment
📍 Canberra