Senior Statewide Educator - Sexual Assault

• Lead state-wide education programs in sexual assault response.

• Drive workforce capability and trauma-informed practice.

• Collaborate to strengthen frontline health service delivery.

Empower, educate and shape the future of trauma-informed care across NSW Health.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Senior Health Education Officer Graduate
Remuneration: $59.88 - $64.69 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Cumberland Hospital

Where you'll be working
Based at Cumberland Hospital, this position is part of the Integrated Violence, Abuse and Neglect (IVAN) team at the NSW Education Centre Against Violence (ECAV). ECAV is recognised nationally for delivering expert education, training and workforce development in responding to violence, abuse and neglect. You’ll join a passionate and highly skilled team committed to improving safety, wellbeing and outcomes for individuals, families and communities impacted by violence.

You’ll enjoy:

• Working in a collaborative, values-driven organisation dedicated to social justice and trauma-informed practice

• Being part of a statewide education team supporting diverse frontline professionals across NSW Health and partner agencies

• Access to ongoing professional development and research-informed practice

• A supportive culture that prioritises inclusion, respect, and cultural safety

• Opportunities to contribute to national conversations and policy directions in violence, abuse and neglect response

What you'll be doing 
As the Senior Statewide Educator – Sexual Assault, you will design, deliver and evaluate evidence-based education programs that strengthen the capability of NSW Health workers and partner agencies to respond effectively to sexual assault, child abuse and domestic and family violence. Your expertise will ensure that ECAV’s programs remain at the forefront of national and international best practice.

In this role, you will:

• Develop, deliver and evaluate training programs and resources aligned with evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches

• Provide specialist education and workforce development support to NSW Health Sexual Assault and Violence, Abuse & Neglect (VAN) Services

• Lead the design of programs for children under ten with problematic or harmful sexual behaviours, and contribute to forensic and medical response training

• Promote culturally safe and inclusive education that reflects the needs of Aboriginal, CALD, refugee and diverse communities

• Partner with stakeholders, consumer groups and interagency representatives to ensure training is contemporary, client-centred and aligned with evolving policy and practice

 
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: Relevant tertiary qualifications including Behavioural Science, Social Work, Psychology, Counselling  or equivalent 

Selection Criteria: 

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications including Behavioural Science, Social Work, Psychology or equivalent and holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or willingness to work towards this.

2. Demonstrated experience working in NSW Health VAN services and/or related services providing a range of responses to children, young people, adults and families who have experienced violence abuse and neglect, in particular sexual assault.

3. Demonstrated understanding of the socio-political context, nature, dynamics and impacts of violence abuse and neglect and their relevance to integrated practice and health service delivery

4. Demonstrated high level ability to critically analyse current issues and emerging trends and proven experience and skills in the development and delivery of training programs in the area of violence, abuse and neglect, including sexual assault

5. Demonstrated understanding of cultural competency and applying culturally safe practices in the workplace

6. Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team environment, with a demonstrated ability to work to deadlines, to manage and complete resource development/policy review/project management and have high level communication skills

7. Excellent organisational and written skills with competency in computer programs such as Word, PowerPoint, email systems and training equipment

8. Willingness to travel within NSW and has a current driver’s license valid in NSW

Requisition ID: REQ621185
Applications Close: 25^th November 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 Allison Franks on Allison.Franks@health.nsw.gov.au