DFV Counsellor & Court Support — Trauma-Informed

UnitingCare Community; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitingCare Queensland is recruiting a DFV Counsellor and Court Support Practitioner for the Mossman/Daintree region. You will provide trauma-informed counselling to adult DFV survivors and support them through court processes, including risk screening and safety planning.

The role covers centre-based, court-based, outreach and virtual services, emphasising cultural safety and collaboration with community services. A relevant degree and professional registration are required.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, Behavioural Science, or related discipline.
• Eligibility for registration with professional bodies (AASW/APS/ACA/PACFA/ACWA).
• Experience providing specialist counselling for domestic and family violence, trauma, or related complexity.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed counselling to adult victim-survivors of DFV.
• Support safety planning, risk screening and collaborative safety planning.
• Deliver court support information and guidance without giving legal advice.
• Coordinate referrals and liaise with courts, police, health and community services.
• Maintain confidential client records and participate in supervision.

Skills

Trauma-informed counselling

Court support

Risk assessment

Safety planning

Case coordination

Communication

Cultural safety

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Counselling / Social Work / Psychology

Tools

DFV risk assessment tools

Job description

UnitingCare Queensland is recruiting a DFV Counsellor and Court Support Practitioner for the Mossman/Daintree region. You will provide trauma-informed counselling to adult DFV survivors and support them through court processes, including risk screening and safety planning.

The role covers centre-based, court-based, outreach and virtual services, emphasising cultural safety and collaboration with community services. A relevant degree and professional registration are required.