Sexual Assault Counsellor

💜 Make a meaningful impact supporting people affected by violence
🤝 Join a committed, trauma-informed counselling team
🌏 Contribute to safer, stronger communities across Western Sydney
 

Provide specialist counselling, crisis support and case management to clients impacted by sexual assault within a holistic, trauma-informed service.
 

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 - $ 116,892 – $ 120,680 per annum
• Psychologist – $80,452 - $117,755 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location:  Blacktown Community Health Centre

Where you'll be working
Based at Blacktown Community Health Centre, you’ll join the Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Service (IVPRS), a passionate, multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting victim-survivors and strengthening the community response to sexual assault, domestic violence and child protection. You’ll work in a collaborative, culturally responsive environment that prioritises professional growth, reflective practice and collective care.

·       Supportive, expert-led team committed to trauma-informed practice

·       Strong interagency partnerships across Western Sydney

·       A workplace that values cultural safety and continuous learning

·       Opportunities to contribute to service development and capacity building

·       Meaningful work that creates real outcomes for children, young people and adults

What you'll be doing 
As a Sexual Assault Counsellor, you will deliver high-quality therapeutic and case management services to adults, young people and children impacted by sexual assault. You will provide crisis counselling, coordinate forensic/medical responses, and contribute to integrated care across violence, abuse and neglect portfolios.

·       Deliver specialist counselling, assessment and advocacy services

·       Participate in a 24-hour on-call roster for recent sexual assault response

·       Support referral management, early intervention and forensic documentation services

·       Work collaboratively with counsellors across sexual assault, domestic violence and child protection to enable holistic, integrated care

·       Maintain comprehensive records, high-quality reporting and effective interagency communication

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: 

1. 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.
2. 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).
3. Demonstrated assessment, case management and counselling skills with children, young people and adults.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Knowledge and understanding of the legal systems, legislation and policies & procedures relating to violence, abuse and neglect.
8. Current NSW Driver’s License

Requisition ID: REQ640800
Applications Close: 4th March 2026

Previous applicants who have applied and wish to be reconsidered, please contact the hiring manager to discuss submitting a revised offline application.

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 Ly Johnson on Ly.Johnson@health.nsw.gov.au.