Intake Counsellor Advocate- Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault

**Title**:Intake Counsellor Advocate
- Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault**:

- Requisition ID: 4523
- Location: Ringwood East, VIC, AU, 3135
- Job Posting Date: 30 Sept 2025

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**Intake Counsellor Advocate
- Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault**
- Opportunity for intake Social Workers or Psychologists | Partner in Care
- Ongoing full time | Ringwood location | Car parking on site
- Dynamic and innovative multidisciplinary team | Values based organisation
- Are you looking to live and work in a world city like Melbourne?_
- Are you a qualified & passionate Social Worker or Psychologist looking for a new challenge?_
- Come join us at Eastern Health_

**Eastern Health**

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is _“Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”_.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

**About**the Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault (ECASA)**

ECASA provides free counselling and advocacy services to adults and young people/children in the Eastern Region who have experienced sexual assault recently and in the past. The model of care includes the provision of crisis and short to medium term counselling, group work, professional consultation, and professional and community education programs.

To hear from one of our Counsellors, click here.

**About the role**

The roles require availability for after-hours on-call duties.

Part-time applicants will be considered.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will possess:

- An appropriate tertiary qualification in Social Work or Psychology
- Experience in sexual assault and/or family violence or mental health, with an understanding of trauma assessment and treatment.
- An understanding of the dynamics and impact of sexual assault related to adults and young people/children.
- A respectful, compassionate, innovative, and reflective approach with a passion for making a difference in the lives of those impacted by sexual assault.
- Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the _Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice)_. Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment._

**What we offer**

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here
- Mentor and Shadowing program
- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
- Study and professional development leave
- Friendly & supportive teams
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fitness Passport for work-life balance
- Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
- Access to Private Health Insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
- Cafes at all of our Hospitals

**Next Steps**

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

**Good to know**:

- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.

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Contact Person: Melinda Dows

Contact Number: 0400428572

Closing date: 28/10/2025

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)

**Our Values in Action**:
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day