Sexual Assault Worker
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to May 2026) / Job Share Considered
Position Classification: Sexual Assault Worker Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: $76,364.08 - $108,943.12 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Bourke, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 15 February 2026 – 11:59pm
Sexual Assault Worker
Service Delivery Directorate - Child Youth & Family Division
About the role
In this role, every client you support, every crisis you respond to, and every advocacy action you take has a direct, visible and deeply meaningful impact on a community that truly needs strong, trauma-informed care.
As a Sexual Assault Worker in Bourke, you’re not just filling a role you become a trusted specialist in a community where your expertise genuinely transforms safety, healing and recovery.
Here’s what makes being a Sexual Assault Worker in Bourke uniquely compelling:
You can create change that’s immediate, lasting and deeply personal
With fewer service layers and stronger community connection, your interventions directly affect the wellbeing of children, young people and adults experiencing trauma. You witness the impact of your work - not months later, but right in front of you.
You’ll work in true partnership with the community
Bourke is a proud, resilient town with deep cultural strength. You’ll build meaningful relationships with Aboriginal families, Elders, schools, Police and health workers, becoming part of a wraparound network supporting safety and empowerment.
You grow faster - professionally and clinically - than anywhere else
Rural sexual assault work exposes you to:
Broader clinical practice
More autonomy
Stronger multidisciplinary collaboration
Advanced trauma-informed skills
Opportunities to influence service design and leadership early in your career
Your skillset accelerates because you are needed and you are trusted.
You are professionally supported and developed by a large District-wide team who understand the challenges of your role.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Michele Evans on 0457 126 354 or at michele.evans@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
