Family Violence Therapeutic Counsellor

• Preston, VIC, Australia, 3072

• Permanent - Full time

• Position : Permanent - Full Time
• Location : Preston VIC 3072
• Salary : $100,783 - $105,349 based on level of experience, plus super

The Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia. The VACCA team is committed to the organisation’s visions and values, passionately providing support, service and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable members of the community.

Our strength lies with our people.

About the role

This role supports Aboriginal women, children, young people and families on their healing journey through culturally safe, trauma-informed therapeutic support. By strengthening connections to culture, identity, family and community, the Family Violence Therapeutic Counsellor helps create pathways to safety, wellbeing and recovery, while working alongside Elders, community and partner services to deliver meaningful and culturally responsive support.

About You

You are a compassionate and culturally aware practitioner who is committed to supporting Aboriginal women, children and young people impacted by family violence. You build strong, respectful relationships and engage clients in a flexible, trauma-informed way that promotes safety, healing and wellbeing. Comfortable working across community settings, you provide advocacy, referrals and practical support while maintaining strong partnerships with Elders, community members and service providers. You are highly organised, reflective in your practice and committed to delivering culturally safe, high-quality support that makes a meaningful difference in people's lives.

• A tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, family therapy or related discipline along with demonstrated experience
• Knowledge of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 and the MARAM framework
• Multi Agency Risk Assessment Management Knowledge of the CSnet data reporting system
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice, narrative therapy and other therapeutic modalities (e.g., strength-based, socio-cultural, structural, or systematic approaches) for examining client’s daily interactions with stressful situations or family patterns in family violence.
• Requirements: Valid Police Check, a Victorian Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence. Current COVID-19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended)

What we can offer you

• A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
• The support of regular internal supervision
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel
• Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
• Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying.

Application closes by Friday 7th August 2026

We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity, honouring all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and spiritual beliefs.

VACCA is a child-safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people with zero tolerance for child abuse. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment and periodically following commencement.

VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy