Team Leader – DFSV Therapeutic Programs

The role sits within a multidisciplinary trauma recovery service that integrates counselling, casework, group work and holistic healing approaches to support women on their recovery journey.

The Team Leader will lead a dedicated team delivering therapeutic groups, counselling, massage therapy and somatic healing approaches within a trauma-informed, feminist framework.

This role offers the chance to help shape a holistic healing model that is still evolving, working alongside senior leadership to ensure women accessing the service receive integrated and compassionate care.

Why this role is unique

• Be part of a groundbreaking trauma recovery service supporting women healing from DFSV
• Lead an evolving program, building holistic wellbeing, group programs and counselling services.
• Work within a values-driven organisation committed to trauma-informed practice, lived expertise and community partnership
• Shape innovative group programs and somatic healing approaches that support women’s recovery in safe, supportive spaces

The role

You will provide clinical and operational leadership to a team delivering therapeutic groups, counselling and holistic wellbeing programs.

This includes:

• Leading, mentoring and supervising staff and external practitioners delivering group and individual programs and holistic therapies
• Overseeing the development, delivery and evaluation of therapeutic and psychoeducational group programs
• Supporting risk assessment, safety planning and trauma-informed practice across programs
• Working collaboratively with counselling and casework teams to ensure integrated care for women accessing the centre
• Contributing to program design, service development and continuous improvement

About you

You are an experienced practitioner and leader who is passionate about trauma recovery and women’s wellbeing.

You will bring:

• Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or a related discipline or extensive relevant experience
• Experience leading teams within community or trauma-informed services
• Strong experience delivering or coordinating therapeutic groups with trauma-affected populations
• Deep understanding of domestic, family and sexual violence and trauma-informed practice
• A commitment to cultural safety, feminist practice and social justice principles

Experience in somatic therapies or creative therapeutic approaches will be highly regarded.

What’s on offer

• Salary packaging and NFP benefits
• Additional wellbeing leave and professional development
• A supportive, trauma-informed workplace culture
• The opportunity to contribute to a pioneering trauma recovery program in the Illawarra

Pre-Employment Requirements

• National Criminal Record Check*
• Working with Children Check
• Eligibility to work in Australia
• Female-identified (Genuine Occupational Qualification under NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977)

If you’re passionate about innovative trauma recovery work and leading programs that support women to heal, this is a rare opportunity to help shape a new service model designed to support women on their recovery journey.

Apply now or contact Alana at Be Recruitment [email protected] or 0481 814 488 for a confidential discussion.


*Please note: Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude your application. We recognise that women can have experiences with the criminal justice system that are discriminatory and unjust. For example, women may be misidentified as a primary offender in DFSV situations. We also acknowledge that women can move on from their past.

*We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or support during the interview or assessment stages, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.