Aboriginal Sexual Assault Counsellor

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• Join a caring, multidisciplinary team at WSLHD IVPRS.
• Make a difference in the lives of vulnerable families.
• Collaborate with networks at local & state levels.
  
  
  • Join a caring, multidisciplinary team at WSLHD IVPRS.
  • Make a difference in the lives of vulnerable families.
  • Collaborate with networks at local & state levels.
    
    
  Support and empower Aboriginal clients with expert sexual assault counselling, case management & crisis care in a trusted, community-led role.
  
  Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
  
  Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Sexual Assault Worker Level 1 / 2, Social Worker Level 1 / 2
  
  Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
  • Counsellor, Sexual Assault Worker & Social Worker - $73,427 - $104,753 per annum
    • Psychologist - $77,358 - $113,226 per annum
      
      
    Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
    
    Location: Blacktown Community Health Centre
    
    Where you'll be working
    
    Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
    
    What You'll Be Doing
    
    The Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Service (IVPRS) is responsible for strategic leadership, clinical service provision and capacity building for the portfolio areas of sexual assault, domestic violence and child protection. IVPRS acknowledges and respects the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that supports and promotes cultural safety, diversity and inclusion.
    
    The BSAS Aboriginal Sexual Assault counsellor is responsible for the provision of specialist therapeutic and case management services to child, adolescent and adult victims of sexual assault and their non-offending family members, including the provision of crisis counselling & support and facilitation of forensic/medical services as required.
    
    The Aboriginal Sexual Assault counsellor works closely with IVPRS and the Aboriginal Health Hub to assist with establishing trust and building relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and violence, abuse and neglect services in WSLHD.
    
    What's In It For You
    • An exciting opportunity to work in a trauma informed, supportive and integrated service.
    • Access to local and community Aboriginal support networks.
    • Access to ongoing education and training as part of a professional development plan.
    • Regular external clinical and cultural supervision and case management support.
    • A diverse workload, with opportunities to be involved in the provision of capacity building, community development and prevention activities.
    • Opportunities to undertake crisis work (after hours on call requirements can be negotiated).
    • An accrued day off each month (for full time employees).
    • Salary Packaging.
    • Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
    • Access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services via the Fitness Passport for staff and immediate family members.
      
      
    How To Apply
    
    Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
    
    Essential Criteria
    • Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling.
    • Registration: Eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership.
    • Evidence of Diversity claim: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
      
      
    Selection Criteria
    • This is an identified Aboriginal Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal and descent through parentage, identification as being , Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
    • Tertiary qualification (minimum bachelor's degree) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Graduate Certificate in Human & Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma) with demonstrated cultural expertise.
    • Demonstrated experience in complex trauma and trauma informed practice, preferably within a Violence, Abuse & Neglect (e.g. sexual assault, child protection or domestic violence) or related setting.
    • Demonstrated assessment and case management skills with children, young people and adults.
    • Demonstrated understanding of the inter-related dynamics and effects of sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect and domestic violence and a commitment to integrated models for working with clients who have experienced trauma and abuse.
    • Demonstrated understanding of intergenerational trauma and the principles of cultural safety.
    • Demonstrated interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated capacity to work with in collaboration and partnership with a wide range of key internal and external stakeholders.
    • Valid unrestricted drivers' licence for use in NSW and willingness to travel in the course of employment.
      
      
    Requisition ID: REQ601091
    
    Applications Close: 18th September 2025
    
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    • Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
    • Explore theselection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
    • For inquiries about the role, contact Emma Searle on 9881 8787.
      
      

This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. Please see essential criteria. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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