Job Description
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Full time – fixed term position
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Additionally funded role
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About the role
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Relationships Australia NT is seeking an experienced and compassionate Counsellor/Case Worker to join our Redress Support Services team. This in a newly funded additional role.
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Working within our National Redress Scheme Support Service program, you'll provide trauma-informed counselling, case management and advocacy that empowers people who have experienced institutional childhood sexual abuse to access the National Redress Scheme.
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What you will be doing
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In the role of Counsellor/Case Worker, you will:
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Deliver high-quality trauma-informed counselling and therapeutic casework.
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Support clients through every stage of the National Redress Scheme application process.
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Advocate on behalf of clients and liaise with legal services, statutory bodies and community organisations.
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Provide practical and emotional support to people affected by institutional childhood sexual abuse, out-of-home care and forced adoption practices.
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Facilitate community education sessions and promote awareness of the Redress Scheme throughout the Northern Territory.
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Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and partner organisations.
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Participate in outreach services to rural, regional and remote communities.
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Maintain accurate client records and contribute to reporting and funding requirements.
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Participate in professional supervision and ongoing professional development to ensure best practice.
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What you will bring
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The successful candidate will have:
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A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology,



Counselling or another relevant discipline.
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Experience providing counselling and case management to people experiencing complex trauma.
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A strong understanding of trauma-informed and culturally secure practice.
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Experience working with Aboriginal communities and an ability to deliver culturally responsive services.
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Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
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The ability to work independently while contributing positively within a collaborative team.
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Confidence facilitating community education and information sessions.
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Willingness and ability to travel throughout the Northern Territory.
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Desirable
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Knowledge of the National Redress Scheme and the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
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Experience representing an organisation through networks, forums and community engagement activities.
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Requirements
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A satisfactory Northern Territory working with children check.
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A satisfactory national criminal history check.
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Possession of a current NT Driver's License.
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A commitment to our Safeguarding Children Practice and Behaviour Guidelines.
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This is an On-site position.
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To obtain further and a copy of the full position description, visit us at .
HOW TO APPLY:
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Applications will be processed as received and only successful candidates will be contacted. To discuss this position further please contact Taylah on
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Applications can be sent to
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Why Join Relationships Australia NT?
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Make a meaningful difference while enjoying a workplace that truly supports you—professionally, personally, and culturally. At RA-NT, you'll be part of a passionate team committed to strengthening communities across Central Australia. We offer:
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Generous leave benefits – Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading, along with 3 days additional paid Christmas closure days to unwind.
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Investment in your growth – Access up to $3,000 PD funding annually
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Strong wellbeing support – Benefit from our Employee Assistance Program, one paid Wellness Day each year, and regular cultural and wellbeing events.
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Attractive salary packaging – Maximise your take-home pay with up to $15,899 tax-free per year, plus $2,650 in meal and entertainment benefits.
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Relocation assistance – Eligible interstate candidates can receive up to $4,000 to help make the move to Northern Australia seamless.
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Community impact – Be part of a purpose-driven organisation making a real, lasting difference for individuals, families, and communities across the region.
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Relationships Australia NT encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.
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📌 Counsellor/ Case Worker (Darwin)
🏢 Relationships Australia
📍 Darwin