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Family Violence Counsellor (PUV)VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency • Melbourne, VIC, AU
Family Violence Counsellor (PUV)

Family Violence Counsellor (PUV)

VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency • Melbourne, VIC, AU
30+ days ago
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Job Description

Family Violence Counsellor (PUV)

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Position: Permanent Part‐Time 0.8 at Dandenong & Frankston, VIC 3175.

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Salary: $100,783 – $105,349 pro rata + SUPER + NFP Salary Packaging.

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About the Organisation

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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.

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About the Role

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The Family Violence Therapeutic Counsellor (PUV) provides 1:1 trauma‐informed assessment and counselling to individuals who use violence (PUV). The aim is to hold the PUV accountable and support their healing journey.

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About You

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  • Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values underpinning VACCA's vision and purpose, and capacity to champion these internally and externally.
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  • Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities.
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  • Understanding of the issues of family violence and the impact on women, children and families in an Aboriginal context.
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  • Demonstrated experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal people who use violence.
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  • Ability to work therapeutically and sensitively with the PUV in a range of healing interventions with families affected by family violence, including group work.
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Qualifications

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  • Bachelor's qualification in social work, psychology, counselling, family therapy or a related discipline, plus demonstrated experience or willingness to work toward the qualification in line with the mandatory minimum qualifications policy.
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  • A counselling qualification with eligibility to be registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
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Requirements

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  • Valid Police Check, a Working with Children's Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.
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  • Current COVID-19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended).
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What We Can Offer You

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

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We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume. Please download the Position Description for this role.

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Application closes by 9th January 2026.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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