ABOUT US

Combining passion, commitment and activism, Thorne Harbour Health aims to improve the health and wellbeing of our LGBTIQ+ communities and of those living with or affected by HIV.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Therapeutic Services and Capacity Building programs at Thorne Harbour Health provide therapeutic counselling and support services to individuals, couples and families, as well as group programs. We develop and deliver training and capacity building to community and other organisations. These specialist services target the LGBTIQ+ community and people living with, or affected by, HIV or Hepatitis C.

About the Role

This role is your opportunity to join a progressive organisation and dynamic team at Victoria’s leading LGBTIQ+ community-controlled health service.

LGBTIQ+ communities experience sexual assault and family violence at rates equal to or higher than the non-LGBTIQ+ population. Thorne Harbour Health is dedicated to addressing the impacts of sexual assault and family violence in our communities through culturally safe, LGBTIQ+-affirming therapeutic counselling support. Our Therapeutic Services and Family Violence team is committed to transforming the lives of our clients and communities to build and support healing and recovery.

The role will be delivering high quality, evidence-based counselling support to clients from the LGBTIQ+ community and those living with HIV, who have been impacted by sexual assault and family violence. We are seeking an experienced, passionate person to join our team of specialist family violence workers working at our Hoddle Street office.

For a detailed position description, including selection criteria, see the attachment. Alternatively you can visit our website.

We offer generous salary packaging and a commitment to quality improvement and professional development.

For further information, contact Vincent Silk, Team Leader Family Violence Services on 03 9865 6700 or via email: [email protected] using the subject line: LGBTIQ+ Family Violence and Sexual Assault Counsellor enquiry via Ethical Jobs.

Applicants from our LGBTIQ+ communities including people living with HIV, those with lived experience of recovery from interpersonal violence, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, First Nations people, and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

Thorne Harbour Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NEXT STEPS

To submit your application click the "Apply Now" button below.

Thorne Harbour Health is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police records and reference checks for all roles.

A position description is attached.