" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003e\u0026#128994;FIFO Counsellor (Relief Pool)\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14235\"\u003e Volunteer / Charity / Community \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14236\"\u003e Counsellor \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14237\"\u003e WA Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14238\"\u003e Casual \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 14/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake a meaningful impact\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork in a culturally rich and rewarding environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnjoy flexibility and variety through FIFO opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFIFO Counsellor (Relief Pool) - Women\u0027s Safe Houses \u0026amp; Outreach Services\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSupport healing, recovery and empowerment for women in remote communities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We are seeking experienced, compassionate and culturally responsive Counsellors to join our FIFO relief pool, providing counselling support across remote service locations. These opportunities arise to cover annual leave, vacancies and periods of increased service demand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This role will primarily support women affected by family and domestic violence (FDV), with many clients identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women living in remote communities. As such, cultural humility, cultural safety and the ability to build trusting relationships are essential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As a FIFO Counsellor, you will provide trauma-informed therapeutic support to women who have experienced family and domestic violence, trauma, grief, loss and other complex challenges.\u003cbr\u003e Working collaboratively with local teams and community stakeholders, you will support women to strengthen their wellbeing, safety, resilience and connection to services.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeliver individual counselling and therapeutic interventions to women impacted by family and domestic violence.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply trauma-informed, strengths-based and client-centred approaches.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConduct assessments and support the development of safety and wellbeing plans.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain accurate and confidential client records.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork collaboratively with Safe House staff, community services and external stakeholders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePromote culturally safe and inclusive service delivery.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eParticipate in FIFO deployments as required.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout You\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e To be successful in this role, you will have:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eQualifications in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology or a related discipline.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience providing counselling to women who have experienced family and domestic violence, trauma and/or crisis.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of trauma-informed and culturally safe practice.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build trust with vulnerable clients.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to work independently in remote locations while maintaining professional boundaries and self-care practices.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA commitment to empowering women through respectful, non-judgemental support.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQualifications and Requirements\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelevant tertiary qualification in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology or equivalent.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent Working with Children Check.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent National Police Clearance.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent Driver\u0027s Licence.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull working rights\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChild Safety Commitment\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of children and young people. We have a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse, neglect, exploitation and harm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Applications will be assessed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be added to our relief pool for future FIFO opportunities. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4478479\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "