Sexual Assault Counsellor (Female Identified)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Lemongrove Campus
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ674788
Applications Close: 20/07/2026
Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Counsellor or Social Worker Level 1: $79,419.00 - $92,801.00 per annum
Counsellor or Social Worker Level 2: $98,936.00 - $113,301.00 per annum
Psychologist: $83,670.00 - $112,465.00 per annum
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
Being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW).
Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).
Are you passionate about supporting people impacted by trauma and looking to further develop your specialist therapeutic skills? This is a unique opportunity to join a highly supportive tertiary trauma counselling service dedicated to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care to individuals affected by sexual assault and other forms of violence, abuse and neglect.
As a Sexual Assault Trauma Counsellor, you will provide specialist therapeutic and case management services to adults and children who have experienced sexual assault, as well as individuals presenting with broader Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) concerns. The role encompasses crisis intervention, ongoing counselling, triage, comprehensive assessment, advocacy, and case management. You will also contribute to training delivery, community development initiatives, and participate in a 24/7 crisis counselling roster.
This role is ideally suited to clinicians seeking to build expertise in trauma-focused practice within a specialised service. You will be supported by a collaborative and experienced team committed to professional growth and excellence in care. Extensive internal and external clinical supervision, peer support, and cultural supervision are provided, along with ongoing opportunities for professional development and advanced skill-building.
The Sexual Assault Service operates within the Prevention and Response to Violence, Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) framework, which provides leadership in policy and service delivery for children, young people, and adults impacted by violence, abuse and neglect. Working within this framework, you will play a vital role in supporting recovery, promoting safety, and improving outcomes for vulnerable members of our community.
At Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) Primary Care and Community Health Services, we are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive, diverse, and respectful. We value the unique contributions of our workforce and are dedicated to ensuring equitable and culturally responsive care for our consumers, families, and carers. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+, and people of mature age.
If you are a compassionate and skilled clinician who is committed to supporting people impacted by trauma, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Together, we can provide specialist care, promote recovery, and support safer futures for those who need it most. Apply now!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Qualification: • Social Work: Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or • Psychology: A four year degree in psychology, being a three year degree with a fourth year honours in psychology; or qualifications deemed equivalent by the employer, and full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, or • Counselling: Minimum AQF level 7 qualification recognised or accredited by the Peak Body (PACFA) with eligibility for membership as a counsellor with PACFA. Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification for this position and is authorised under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Demonstrated client-centred psychosocial assessment skills that support exploration of complex and sensitive presentation content.
- Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed care interventions for victims of violence, abuse and neglect.
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
- Demonstrated task and time management, clinical record-keeping, and computer skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date clinical documentation.
- Knowledge and understanding of current policies and legislation relating to violence, abuse and neglect.
- Demonstrated ability to both monitor and communicate issues concerning own wellbeing and/or clinical performance with clinical supervisors and managers to actively identify areas for support.
- Current NSW State driver's licence (including P1 or above) with willingness to use for work purposes and ability to attend Nepean Hospital within 1 hour as required in participation of 24/7 crisis roster.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Helen Levingston on Helen.Levingston@health.nsw.gov.au
