Domestic and Family Violence Counsellor/Court Support Practitioner | DFV Counselling Service | Port Douglas / Mossman

Employment Term: Permanent Part-Time or Full-Time Opportunities Location: Mossman/Port Douglas Remuneration: $53.43 per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay) Applications Close: Applications will be reviewed as they are received and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

About UnitingCare

Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare Queensland At UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our current Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service in the Mossman/Daintree region.

Your Role

As an Adult Domestic and Family Violence Counsellor and Court Support Practitioner, you will provide specialist, trauma-informed counselling and therapeutic support to adult victim-survivors of domestic and family violence. You will support clients to strengthen their safety, understand the impacts of violence, participate in court processes and make informed choices. This includes assessment, risk screening, safety planning, counselling, case coordination and practical and emotional support before, during and after court. You will deliver support across the Port Douglas-Daintree catchment through centre-based, court-based, outreach and virtual services.



You will also provide clear information about general court processes while maintaining professional boundaries and not providing legal advice.

- Providing trauma-informed, person-centred and strengths-based counselling to adult victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.
- Completing comprehensive assessments, DFV risk screening and collaborative safety planning.
- Developing and reviewing therapeutic and safety plans that respond to each client’s circumstances and goals.
- Using evidence-informed counselling approaches suited to individual client needs.
- Providing practical, procedural and emotional support before, during and after court.
- Helping clients understand general court processes and access independent legal advice where needed.
- Coordinating warm referrals and working closely with courts, police, legal, health, housing, Child Safety, specialist DFV and community services.
- Delivering culturally safe and inclusive support to people from diverse backgrounds and communities.
- Maintaining accurate and confidential client records, case notes, assessments, safety plans and reports.
- Participating in supervision, reflective practice, case reviews and ongoing professional development.





What makes a difference for us?

- A degree in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, Behavioural Science, Human Services or a related discipline.
- Eligibility for registration or membership with AASW, APS, ACA, PACFA, ACWA or another recognised professional body.
- Experience providing specialist counselling or therapeutic support to people affected by domestic and family violence, trauma or related complexity.
- Knowledge of coercive control, trauma-informed practice, DFV risk assessment and collaborative safety planning.
- An understanding of Queensland domestic and family violence court processes.
- The ability to provide court support and procedural information without providing legal advice.
- The ability to work independently, use sound professional judgement and respond appropriately in complex or high-risk situations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work safely and respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse communities.
- A current Queensland Driver license.
- A current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or culturally and linguistically diverse communities would be highly regarded.

What makes a difference for you?

- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
- NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (

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