Sexual Assault Worker

Sexual Assault Worker (Lvl 3) - Health Services Building Liverpool - Temp PT

NSW Health Warwick Farm, New South Wales, Australia

Sexual Assault Worker (Lvl 3) - Health Services Building Liverpool - Temp PT

NSW Health Warwick Farm, New South Wales, Australia

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Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 32 hours per week, up until July 2026

Location: Health Services Building, Liverpool

Position Classification: Sexual Assault Worker Level 3

Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ592296

Application Close Date: 03/08/2025

Interview Date Range: 06/08/2025 - 13/08/2025

Contact Details: Debbie Allan – 0407957455 | Debbie.allan@health.nsw.gov.au

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced professional who is deeply committed to supporting individuals impacted by sexual violence. As a Sexual Assault Worker (Lvl 3), you will play a vital role in delivering trauma-informed, client-centred care that promotes healing, empowerment, and dignity.

You will join a dedicated and highly skilled team that values social justice, cultural inclusivity, and the promotion of safe and respectful relationships. Working within a supportive and collaborative environment that encourages opportunities for further growth and development, you'll have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the lives of clients.

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a service that is grounded in empathy and advocacy, we would love to hear from you

What You'll Be Doing

The position is responsible for the provision of a broad range of therapeutic and support services for children, young people and adults who have experienced sexual assault as well as their non-offending parents/carers and significant others.

This Response Includes

• Case management, counselling, crisis counselling, advocacy and support during medical examinations.
• Intake, assessment, case planning and referral functions,
• Participation on the afterhours sexual assault roster
• Court preparation and court support
  
  

This position is to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with SWSLHD policies and procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. The position will also participate in professional development, clinical supervision, teaching, quality activities and other relevant departmental and administrative duties.

Child, Youth and Family Clinical Services Directorate staff work within a trauma informed framework with an understanding of and responsiveness to the impact of trauma on children, young people and their families. The position will ensure that services are provided in a manner that is welcoming, safe and appropriate for all, including individuals, families and communities who have experienced trauma. By adopting a trauma-informed and family sensitive approach, health services can play a key part in identifying and meeting the needs of children, young people, individuals, families and communities who are vulnerable.

Where You'll Be Working

SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.

These services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, acute and post-acute treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations, offering specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities.

With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.

The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

• Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
• Qualification – Either: A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Completion of four-year sequence of accredited undergraduate study in the discipline of psychology (or equivalent completed overseas) or Bachelor degree in Health related field with an emphasis on human behaviour, psychosocial development and counselling.
• Describe your ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, including how you build partnerships with local agencies. Please also outline your communication (written and verbal) and computer skills, your commitment to clinical supervision and professional learning, and your understanding of quality processes and evidence-based practice in counselling.
• Provide examples that demonstrate your advanced skills and experience in delivering therapeutic interventions to children, young people, and adults affected by sexual assault. In your response, include your understanding of Child Protection legislation, including the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act, and related issues impacting individuals affected by sexual assault.
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
  
  

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

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

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ???? Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ???? background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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