At Desert Blue Connect, your work will matter.

You will help women and children find safety. You will advocate for people who need someone in their corner. You will be part of a team that refuses to accept that disadvantage, violence or geography should determine a person's future.

We're looking for someone who is compassionate, motivated and committed to making a difference.

In return, you'll join an organisation that values courage, integrity, respect and passion, where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is supported and your contribution is recognised.

Desert Blue Connect is looking for experienced Counsellors to join our clinical services team.  The Counsellor provides counselling and case management to survivors affected by sexual abuse using a variety of therapeutic interventions and evidence-based models.

There are two positions available:

Adult Sexual Assault Counsellor - this role is based in our Geraldton office.

Child Sexual Assault Counsellor - this role works with children who have experienced sexual assault across the broader Geraldton/Midwest/Murchison area and also includes some travel.

About Us:

Desert Blue Connect is a leading not-for-profit community organisation in Geraldton, Western Australia that offers specialist family violence response, emergency accommodation, primary prevention of family violence, rural support services and women’s health.  We are committed to supporting communities and people by providing quality service delivery, advocacy and prevention initiatives throughout the mid-west region.

The Role: 

ESSENTIAL 

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Counselling or Social work.

• Minimum of 5 years counselling experience and eligibility for membership to the relevant professional association.

• Highly developed clinical practices, counselling and assessment skills with experience involving women and who may have experienced trauma with multiple needs and issues and may exhibit complex / difficult / challenging behaviours.

• High level interpersonal skills to engage with staff, clients, stakeholders and the broader community in order to develop effective partnerships and working relationships.

DESIRABLE

• Experience in regional settings

• Experience within the FDV sector

Apply now

If you are a qualified and compassionate counsellor ready to make a difference, we would like to hear from you

As an organisation we take the responsibility to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and all staff recruited to work in those areas are required to sign off on and work within our code of conduct in addition to having National Police Clearance and Working with Children checks.

To obtain further information please email inf•@desertblueconnect.org.au.

Applications close 5pm, 30th June 2026 however if suitable candidates are identified earlier Desert Blue Connect will commence the next stage of the process. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so don't wait for the closing date to apply.