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Counselling Service Navigator

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-10-20
No visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Lead implementation of the counselling component of the Victorian Redress program for survivors of historic institutional abuse and neglect, providing trauma-informed support and referrals.

Role type

Senior IC counselling service navigator (restorative engagement)

Builds

Trauma-informed counselling pathways and restorative engagement processes for the Victorian Redress program

Domain

Public sector / Social services / Trauma-informed care

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Trauma-informed care, needs assessment, referral management, crisis support, restorative engagement facilitation, sensitive material handling

Preferred skills

Experience with sensitive and distressing material, resilience, empathy, policy development

Responsibilities

Provide a point of contact for program participants; Assess needs and vulnerabilities; Facilitate access to counselling and support services; Deliver trauma-informed support to build safety and trust

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC