Counsellor/advocate G2

1 week ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Ballarat Health Services Full time

About Grampians Health


Grampians Health was established 1 November 2021, bringing together Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital, Stawell Regional Health, Wimmera Health Care Group and Ballarat Health Services to deliver safe, sustainable, healthcare tailored to changing workforce and community needs, for the long term.

This partnership follows years of strong collaboration and close partnerships between the four health services. Together, we will deliver better healthcare, enhance services and advance careers, closer to home, now and into the future.


A career with Grampians Health means you are connected and are part of a team providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities.

Our communities are diverse, as is our workforce, with expert clinical staff from across the world choosing to live and work in our beautiful region.

Grampians Health provides acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care, administration and support services. This means your career will be as diverse and rewarding as you strive to be.

About the role


Grampians Health is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Social Worker for the role of Grade 2 Counsellor/Advocate at the Ballarat Centre Against Sexual Assault.


Primary clinical responsibilities include counselling, advocacy support to people who have experienced sexual assault and their family members; participation in the after-hours roster; as well as support to children and young people exhibiting harmful sexual behaviours under teh age of 18 years.

Sound knowledge and experience in undertaking psychosocial assessments, well developed communication skills and the ability to work well in the pursuit of client and team needs and goals are required.

Experience in working in community and healthcare settings with an emphasis on sexual assault and family violence would be a highly regarded attribute.


You will enjoy a friendly place to work where there is a strong commitment to providing high quality evidence-based care.

There is excellent support and supervision from within the team at CASA.

Professional development is supported through regular in-service education, supervision in line with AASW requirements and the ability to attend continuing education where appropriate.

Being part of a team that values leadership and excellence in service provision, you will work in first class facilities that maximises care, compassion, individual choice and quality outcomes for all clients and patients.


Grampians Health Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.


  • Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
  • Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
  • Discounted onsite parking
  • Access to discounted health club membership
  • Staff rewards and recognition programs

Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the states fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia's most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping.

Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia's most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.


How to apply
Click APPLY or contact Katrina Bevelander Operations Director - CASA on for a confidential discussion.


All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask.

Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

  • Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people._

Selection Criteria

  • Essential : A Degree in Social Work, with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers or equivalent
  • Essential : What is your knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding sexual assault and the short and long term effects on victim/survivors. Please detail below.
  • Essential : Do you have a minimum of 5 years' experience in counselling, casework or case management.
  • Essential : Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a small team. Please provide a relevant example.
  • Essential : Demonstrated knowledge of Victorian Mandatory Reporting requirements, Child Safety Standards and MARAM.
  • Desirable : A current Victorian driver's license.
  • Essential : Have you received three doses of a COVID19 vaccine? If no, please provide further detail regarding doses received, booking dates and/or other relevant information.

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