Aboriginal Sexual Assault Counsellor
Make a meaningful impact supporting Aboriginal communities.
Deliver trauma-informed, culturally safe counselling services.
Join a passionate team driving change in violence prevention.
Build trust, provide healing and empowerment Aboriginal clients through trauma-informed counselling and advocacy in culturally safe environment.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 3, Psychologist, Sexual Assault Worker Level 3, Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Psychologist - $80,452 - $117,755 per annum
Counsellor, Sexual Assault Worker & Social Worker Level 3 - $116,892 - $120,680 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital is part of the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), a dynamic and diverse health service committed to excellence in care and community engagement. The Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Service (IVPRS) team is passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals and families through culturally safe, trauma-informed services.
Work within a multidisciplinary team of experts in sexual assault, domestic violence, and child protection
Be part of a culturally inclusive and supportive workplace
Access ongoing professional development and cultural supervision
Collaborate with community and interagency partners
Located at Westmead Hospital, a leading health facility in Western Sydney
What you'll be doing
As the Aboriginal Sexual Assault Counsellor, you’ll play a vital role in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients affected by sexual assault. You’ll provide therapeutic services, crisis support, and advocacy, while fostering trust and cultural safety across the community.
Deliver specialist counselling and case management to victims and their families
Facilitate access to forensic and medical services following recent assaults
Promote culturally safe practices across IVPRS and partner services
Participate in a 24-hour on-call roster for crisis response
Collaborate with interagency teams to ensure integrated, trauma-informed care
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:
Licence: Current NSW Driver's Licence
Qualifications: Tertiary qualification (minimum bachelor’s degree) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Graduate Certificate in Human & Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma) with demonstrated cultural expertise.
Evidence of Diversity claim: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Selection Criteria:
This is an identified Aboriginal Position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent, have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander cultures and have established links with their local Aboriginal community. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and exemption is claimed under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW.
Tertiary qualification (minimum bachelor’s degree) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Graduate Certificate in Human & Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma) with demonstrated cultural expertise.
Demonstrated counselling experience with Aboriginal individuals or families who have experienced sexual assault or other forms of interpersonal violence and ability to provide culturally responsive counselling services.
Demonstrated high level assessment, case formulation, intervention planning (including case management) and counselling skills with children, young people and adults, with capacity to draw on a wide range of therapeutic modalities.
Demonstrated high level 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.
Knowledge and understanding of current policies and legislation relating to sexual assault and other forms of interpersonal violence and knowledge of legal systems involved in sexual assault service provision.
Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated capacity to work with in partnership with others.
Valid unrestricted drivers’ licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment.
Requisition ID: REQ628690
Applications Close: 11th January 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Ly Johnson on Ly.Johnson@health.nsw.gov.au
This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. Please see essential criteria. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.
Being Female and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are genuine occupational qualifications for this position as described under Sections 31 and 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW). Please include a sentence on both your Gender and Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander status in your cover letter; Applicants will be required to confirm status at interview.
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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