Sexual Assault Counsellor
Make a meaningful impact supporting survivors of sexual assault.
Join a trauma-informed, culturally responsive and collaborative team.
Be part of a 24/7 service delivering critical care and advocacy.
Empower recovery and resilience – deliver specialist counselling and case management to survivors of sexual assault across all ages.
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 – $112,396.00 - $116,038.00 per annum
Psychologist - $77,358.00 - $113,226.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown - Community Health Centre
Where you'll be working
Join the Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Service (IVPRS) at Blacktown Community Health Centre, part of Western Sydney Local Health District. IVPRS leads the way in trauma-informed care, supporting individuals and families affected by sexual assault, domestic violence and child protection concerns.
Work within a multidisciplinary team committed to holistic care
Be supported by a culture of collaboration, compassion and continuous learning
Access professional development and cultural supervision
Contribute to a service that values diversity, inclusion and cultural safety
Located in a vibrant and accessible community health setting
What you'll be doing
As a Sexual Assault Counsellor, you’ll provide specialist therapeutic support and case management to children, young people and adults impacted by sexual assault. You’ll also support non-offending family members and collaborate with other services to ensure integrated, trauma-informed care.
Deliver counselling, assessment and advocacy services tailored to individual needs
Participate in a 24-hour on-call roster for recent sexual assault cases
Facilitate access to forensic and medical services when required
Collaborate across domestic violence and child protection portfolios for holistic care
Support capacity building through training, consultation and interagency partnerships
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.
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: REQ613144
Applications Close: 23rd October 2025
Need more information?
Find out more about applying for this position.
Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
For inquiries about the role, contact Louise Harvey on 02 8890 7940.
Being Female 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.
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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