Family & Family Violence Counsellor

Each · Ringwood · Posted 1 week ago

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$53 to $57/hr Part-timeRemote

$53.43 - $56.97 p/h + Super + Salary Packaging up to $18,550

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Job posted on: 14th Oct 2026

Melbourne > Ringwood

Part Time, Contract

Family Services, Mental Health and Counselling, Social Work, Domestic & Family Violence

Not For Profit (NFP)

Job description

Company Description

For over 50 years, Each has stood beside individuals and communities, helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

We put people at the heart of everything we do, surrounding them with a network of care and support that empowers individuals to thrive.

Join us and be part of a team that delivers Altogether Better Care—because when we come together, we create brighter futures for all.

Job Description

Part Time (0.6 FTE) – Fixed Term Contract until June 2027, with potential for extension (Monday & Tuesday required working days)

Based in Ringwood, on the lands of the Wurundjeri Peoples

$53.43 - $56.97 per hour + 12% Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

Are you motivated by helping families find their way through relationship change, separation, and some of life’s toughest transitions?

At our Family Relationship Centre, we provide specialist support that helps parents and family members make decisions together, reduce conflict, and keep children’s wellbeing at the heart of every conversation.

Through flexible, online and in‑person services, we offer information, guidance, and conflict‑resolution support that empowers families to move forward with dignity, clarity, and respect.

Our team creates safe, private, and supportive spaces where people feel heard, understood, and empowered to rebuild stronger futures.

Your role, your impact

As a Family & Family Violence Counsellor, you will:

Deliver therapeutic assessments and counselling to individuals, children, young people, and parents/carers to support recovery from abuse, trauma, family violence, and loss.

Provide therapeutic counselling and support to victim survivors of family violence, as well as young people who use violence.

Conduct specialised trauma assessments and collaboratively develop tailored treatment plans.

Use the MARAM framework to ensure risk and safety are continuously assessed and reviewed.

Facilitate safe, inclusive, and respectful engagement that empowers consumers to participate in decisions impacting their lives.

Promote relational healing and connection between children/young people and their parent/carer through trauma‑ and developmentally‑informed approaches.

Deliver culturally sensitive support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ communities, and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) consumers.

Contribute to workforce capacity building through training and workshops.

Work in partnership with other professionals to provide a coordinated, holistic response to client needs.

Who we’re looking for

You're a compassionate, skilled clinician with:

Tertiary qualifications in Counselling, Social Work or a related discipline (and eligibility for membership with a relevant professional body).

Demonstrated experience providing trauma-informed therapeutic interventions to victim/survivors of family violence and those affected by complex trauma.

Sound knowledge of the impact of trauma, attachment disruption and neurobiology on development and behaviour.

Ability to prioritise the voices of children and young people within their family or care contexts.

Strong intersectional practice lens and experience supporting clients from diverse backgrounds.

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and collaborative skills.

Current driver’s license and willingness to travel as required.

What will make you standout?

Family Violence Training

MARAM Training

What’s in it for you

At Each you’ll be supported to be your best. We provide: 

Diversity & belonging – We value all backgrounds, abilities, and identities and are committed to cultural safety

Supportive & inclusive culture – Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care.

Boost your take-home pay – Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment.

Get paid more on your holidays – 17% annual leave loading

We’d love to hear more about you! If you’re passionate about empowering individuals and families to heal and thrive after experiencing family violence, apply today!

To view the full Position Description, please click here or visit the Each careers page at each.com.au, navigate to ‘Work With Us’ > ‘Careers’ > ‘Open Roles’, and search for this position.

For further information about the position, please contact Sherre D'Argent via Sherre.D'[email protected] using the subject line: Family & Family Violence Counsellor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so don't miss out and apply today!

Our Commitment to Inclusion at Each

At Each, inclusion is at the heart of how we work, connect and care. We’re committed to a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, LGBTIQA+ communities, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds, people with lived and/or living experience and people of all age and genders. Each is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse, and we are committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Next Steps in the Hiring Process

Learn more about next steps, check out our Hiring Process Guide.

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About Each

Each operates headspace Knox, which provides accessible mental health support for young people aged 12 to 25. Their services include counselling, care coordination, assessment, and peer support, aimed at improving the wellbeing of individuals and their families in the community.

Private: Each has 3 other live roles on this board.

Pay for this role sits inside the typical band for Community Services & Care roles on this board ($40 to $56/hr across 31 listings with pay shown).

Roughly $96,000 a year as a full-time equivalent.

Before you apply

This ad mentions:

Tertiary qualification

Roles from this employer typically stay open about 15 days on this board.

Working in Ringwood

Ringwood is a growing suburb in Melbourne's East, characterised by a mix of residential areas and commercial precincts. It features shopping centres and a variety of dining options, making it a suitable location for those seeking employment in retail, hospitality and office roles. Major employers in the area include local businesses and larger companies, contributing to a diverse job market.

Public transport in Ringwood is accessible, with Ringwood station offering train services to Melbourne's CBD and surrounding areas. Buses also operate throughout the suburb, facilitating easy commuting for workers. This connectivity supports a range of employment opportunities in and around the area.

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