Domestic Violence Counsellor
Job No:
55317
Location:
Tennant Creek, NT
- Incredibly rewarding role helping women and children affected by domestic and family violence in the Northern Territory!
- Join a dedicated and compassionate team!
- Attractive salary, circa $55k - $70k + salary sacrifice and relocation allowance!
About the Organisation
Tennant Creek Women's Refuge is a small, community organisation based in Tennant Creek. They are primarily funded to provide services to all women and children who are victims of, or in fear of domestic and family violence.
Their welcoming and friendly environment assists women and children by providing referral and case management and through meeting their immediate needs for food, safety and shelter.
About Tennant Creek and the Barkly Region
Located between Alice Springs and Katherine with Tennant Creek its Golden Heart, the Barkly is synonymous with the cattle industry. The rich grassland of the Barkly Tableland has seen the rise of many of Australia's premier cattle stations, and the characters that work them are an integral part of the Barkly community.
The Barkly region consists of 5000 people, 60% of which are Aboriginal and 25% of which are below the age of 17. The Barkly Region is characterised by small remote communities with Tennant Creek as the major service centre and population base (3,500).
The traditional owners of the area surrounding Tennant Creek are the Warumungu people and their culture is very much alive and well. Their stories are showcased in one of Australia's finest cultural centres, Nyinkka Nyunyu, situated in Tennant Creek.
Mining is another large contributor to what makes this area unique. It all started in the 1930's when gold was discovered, setting off Australia's last gold rush. The mining history of this area is encaptured at the Battery Hill Mining Centre. There is still plenty of gold to be found, and mining remains a vital part of the region's economy.
The Aboriginal culture, cattle stations and mining shaped the people and lives of those that reside in the Barkly, but it is the people that will make your journey such a memorable one.
About the Opportunities
The Tennant Creek Women's Refuge has a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Domestic Violence Counsellor to join the organisation's team at Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory.
The aim of this role is to provide domestic violence counselling, crisis intervention and support services as well as community development, education and training activities specific to domestic violence.
More specifically the role involves:
- Providing a culturally appropriate, accessible, free and confidential counselling service to individuals/family groups affected by domestic violence;
- Providing referrals for clients requiring further services;
- Working with the team to promote coordination of services for clients and developing innovative support services;
- Maintaining case notes, files and statistical information in relation to all clients to meet relevant standards; and
- Participating in domestic violence networks and working in partnership with related services and programs; and
- Providing community education, awareness and relevant training to communities and organisations within the Barkly Shire.
The successful applicants require tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, community welfare or a related social science discipline. Candidates with equivalent experience will also be considered for this role.
This role involves working with children so applicants should have, or be willing to obtain a Ochre Card and will be required to undergo a criminal history check.
Demonstrated experience in counselling interventions and support to young people are important in this role and candidates should display an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the effect of domestic violence on women, children and adolescents.
You should also have experience and understanding of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in remote settings.
The Tennant Creek Women's Refuge is looking for people with strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work in a team environment. Candidates with a sense of humour are encouraged to apply!
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation would be beneficial as would computer literacy skills, especially in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Please Note: Due to the nature of the Domestic Violence Counsellor position, the successful applicant must be female (under Section 51 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977).
This is your opportunity to escape the bustle of city life and make a real difference to remote communities in the Northern Territory. Working from Tennant Creek, you will travel to a number of remote communities across the region.
An attractive remuneration package, circa $55k - $70k is offered including fantastic benefits such as salary sacrificing and negotiable travel/relocation expenses. There are plenty of opportunities for career development and training as well as regular opportunities for professional networking.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged.
This is your chance to work in an unbelievably rewarding position - Apply Now!