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 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.

We offer generous salary packaging, supervision and a commitment to quality improvement.

For a detailed position description, including selection criteria, visit our website: thorneharbour.org/about/work and for further information about the role, please contact Vincent Silk, Team Leader Family Violence via email - [email protected] using the subject line: LGBTIQ+ Family Violence & Sexual Assault Counsellor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We offer above award wages, generous salary packaging and leave entitlements, supervision, and a commitment to quality improvement and professional development.

How to Apply

Written applications addressing the key selection criteria and including a resume and the names and contact details of three professional referees should be sent to [email protected] using the subject line: LGBTIQ+ Family Violence & Sexual Assault Counsellor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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

Important: it is essential that applicants specifically address the selection criteria. Where selection criteria have not been addressed, applications will not be considered.

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.