Locum Sexual Assault Counsellor

3 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Mars Recruitment Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Child & Youth Sexual Assault Counsellor (Crisis + Ongoing)

Join a passionate multidisciplinary team providing crisis intervention and long-term counselling to children, young people, and their families affected by sexual violence. This is your chance to make a real difference - offering specialised support while helping raise awareness and prevent future harm.

About the Role

  • Provide therapeutic counselling and support to children, young people, and families impacted by sexual assault.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary crisis response and child-protection taskforce meetings.
  • Deliver education, training, and advice to raise awareness and strengthen community prevention.
  • Build strong partnerships with health and community services to enhance support for young clients.
  • Participate in the on-call roster as required and maintain service quality and safety standards.

What You'll Need

  • Relevant tertiary degree as a Social Worker, Counsellor or Registered Psychologist
  • AASW, AHPRA, APS membership
  • Australian working rights - working holiday visa's welcome
  • Minimum 3 years experience delivering counselling to children and young people affected by trauma or sexual assault.
  • Knowledge of crisis intervention models and trauma-informed practice.
  • Excellent teamwork, communication, and organisational skills.
  • Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural issues.
  • Experience delivering education or training focused on young people.
  • Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.
  • Valid driver's licence

Why Apply

This is a meaningful role where you'll empower children and families through evidence-based therapy and prevention. You'll join a supportive, multidisciplinary team dedicated to healing, advocacy, and community education.

Click APPLY now to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and young people or contact Danielle Richards - Senior Allied Health Consultant at

For more information about Danielle Richards and why you should choose her as your trusted Consultant and Allied Health expert, check out her LinkedIn profile.

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