Sexual Assault Counsellor

• Provide vital support to victims of sexual assault and their families.
• Be part of a specialist team driving violence prevention strategies.
• Deliver crisis care, counselling, and case management that matters.

Support victims of sexual assault with specialist counselling, crisis care, and case management within the IVPRS framework.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Counsellor Level 3, Psychologist, Sexual Assault Worker Level 3, Social Worker Level 3

Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications

• Counsellor, Sexual Assault Worker & Social Worker Level 3 - $112,396 – $116,038 per annum
• Psychologist - $77,358 - $113,226 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

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. The Sexual Assault counsellor is responsible for the provision of specialist therapeutic and case management services to adult and child 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.

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.

What this role will offer you:

• An exciting opportunity to work in a trauma informed, supportive and integrated service.
• Access to ongoing education and training as part of a professional development plan.
• Regular internal and external supervision (including cultural supervision/mentoring as relevant) and case management support.
• A diverse workload, with opportunities to be involved in the provision of capacity building, community development and prevention activities.
• 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:

• Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling.
• Registration: Eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership.

Selection Criteria:

• Tertiary qualification (minimum bachelor's degree) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Graduate Certificate in Human & Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma) and eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership.
• Demonstrated counselling experience in complex trauma and trauma informed practice within a Violence, Abuse & Neglect setting (e.g. sexual assault, child protection or domestic violence services).
• Demonstrated assessment, case management and counselling 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, with experience in (or commitment to) providing culturally responsive services to individuals and families.
• Highly developed 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.
• Knowledge and understanding of the legal systems, legislation and policies & procedures relating to violence, abuse and neglect.
• Current NSW Driver's License.

Requisition ID: REQ607441

Applications Close: 1st October 2025

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BeingFemale is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW).

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

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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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