Trauma Counsellor - Sexual Violence

In this key role, we need your exceptional interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to drive a highly specialised response for young people and adults who are impacted by the trauma of sexual violence and family violence. You'll provide trauma informed counselling, and will work collaboratively with clients, their families and key agencies across the Mt Isa / Gulf region, helping champion our human and child rights-based approach.

54 reasons is Australia's leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit. Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we're here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

With the child's voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.

A place to make a difference : In this full time, permanent position you'll work in partnership with a team that includes Family Support Specialists, a Children's Counsellor, community and other service providers to support the recovery, healing and restoration journey of young people and adults accessing the service. Based ideally in Mount Isa with regular travel throughout the region including Mornington Island and Normanton, you'll be a key member of our Gulf team and will report to your Team Leader.

You will make a difference by :

Providing therapeutic interventions to people who have experienced sexual assault and / or family violence, from first disclosure to investigation and criminal prosecutionUndertaking evidence-based and trauma focused assessments, case formulation, goal setting, counselling, advocacy, group work and crisis responseWorking collaboratively with the client and key agencies (non-statutory and statutory) to advocate for, assess and respond to identified riskProviding advocacy and support for people, as agreed by them within the broader service system including police, judicial, medical, educational, child protection and community servicesAssisting in the delivery of community education and professional trainingAs the subject matter expert in sexual violence, providing coaching and advice to other internal colleaguesA place to feel valued : You're proactive and influential, with exceptional skills in assessing and mitigating harm and working with a diverse range of stakeholders to ensure young people, their families and individuals receive the right services at the right time. You're known for your diligence, care and concern in your service to others, particularly those experiencing risk and vulnerabilities. You're action driven and outcome focused, you have a high level of integrity and personal accountability, and you're happiest when you are working in a role that provides others access to supports.

These roles require :

Minimum 3-year tertiary qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, or related fieldEligibility for membership with either AASW, ACA, AHPRA or PACFA (membership not required – just evidence that you would meet their eligibility requirements)Significant experience in providing therapeutic counselling relating to sexual violence, to young people and adultsDemonstrated experience working within Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander communities, including an in-depth understanding of intergenerational and interpersonal traumaDemonstrated skills in therapeutic assessment, crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planningAbility to work collaboratively with partner organisations and across complex service systemsA place to belong : At 54 reasons, we invest in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 600 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including :

Award rate salary ($49.28 per hour, increasing in July) plus full salary packaging benefits – use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!Individual learning plans to help map and deliver on your career developmentExtra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you're able to perform at your optimumSupportive Managers – we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career at SaveSupport for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing ProgramFollow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

Does this sound like the place for you? We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Applications Close : Monday 7th July 2025.

Position Description : (note that internally the role is known as a Senior Practitioner) Senior Practitioner – Trauma Counselling (Sexual Violence)

For any queries, contact Ksondra Stephan, Team Leader, on 0488 271 450 or

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We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn't quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

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