About the Role
The Team Lead will be responsible for a team of four counsellors, overseeing; daily operations, case allocations, escalations and consultation, performance management, and supervision.
You will also hold a small case load providing trauma-informed, client-led counselling support with victims survivors of sexual assault and violence.
Why You'll Enjoy This Role / Benefits
4-day work week
Grade 3 Pay Point, ~$115k-$125k + super + salary packaging (pro rata)
Immediate start
Values-driven organisation with clinical leadership
Key Responsibilities
Provide operational oversight and non-clinical supervision to a small team of specialised counsellors.
Ensuring robust team leadership and effective people management, with service delivery aligned to organisational expectations, service standards and relevant practice guidelines.
Be a subject matter expert to support the team with best practice, escalations and case consultations.
Deliver effective, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive short to medium term trauma counselling to women, men, diverse gender people and young people (aged 12 years and over) who have experienced sexual violence either recently or in the past.
What You'll Bring
Qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or related with eligibility for professional registration
Minimum 3+ years proven leadership experience, overseeing complex trauma teams




Clinical skills and experience in trauma counselling and crisis interventions
Advanced knowledge of the gendered and structured nature of sexual and family violence
Sound understanding of risk and safety and risk assessment frameworks including MARAM
About Tradewind Australia
Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency recognised for outstanding candidate experience across the Social and Community sectors.
We partner with leading organisations across Victoria, providing opportunities that align with your skills, values and career goals.
What sets us apart:
Dedicated consultants specialising in Family Services
Access to exclusive locum and permanent opportunities
Support throughout the entire recruitment and onboarding process
Transparent communication and ongoing career development support
Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and being an equal opportunities employer
Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
All successful applicants will undergo reference checks, identity verification and Working with Children Check and further compliance requests pending the organisation's requirements.
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📌 Team Lead - Sexual Assault And Family Violence Counselling (Melbourne)
🏢 Tradewind Australia
📍 Melbourne