Sexual Assault Counsellor
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Lemongrove Campus
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ659558
Applications Close: 24/05/2026
Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications:
Psychologist Level 1 - Level 9: $80,452.00 - $117,755.00 per annum
Social Worker Level 3: $116,892.00 - $120,680.00 per annum
Being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW).
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.
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).
The Sexual Assault Counsellor is responsible for the provision of specialist therapeutic and case management services to adults and children who have experienced sexual assault, as well as children under the age of 10 years presenting with problematic or sexually harmful behaviours, and their non offending family members.
The role involves the delivery of both crisis and ongoing counselling interventions and encompasses comprehensive assessment, advocacy, case work, training facilitation, and community development activities. This position requires the careful management of highly sensitive and confidential information and a strong commitment to ethical, trauma informed practice.
The successful candidate will be part of a highly supportive tertiary trauma counselling service that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional growth. Substantial internal and external clinical supervision, peer support, and cultural supervision are provided to support skill development, reflective practice, and sustained wellbeing in this challenging area of work.
This is a female identified role and includes participation in a 24/7 crisis counselling roster. The role will work primarily from our Lemongrove Campus in Penrith.
The Sexual Assault Service is aligned with Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN), which develops policy and supports services for children, young people, and adults who are victims of violence, abuse, or neglect. Within NBMLHD Primary Care and Community Health, we value and actively strive for a diverse and inclusive workplace. We aim to create welcoming environments and deliver high quality care to all consumers, families, and carers, regardless of background or need. We strongly encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- People living with a disability
- People from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds
- People who identify as LGBTQI+
- People of mature age
If you're driven to support those who need it most, this is your chance to step into a role that truly matters. 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
- Tertiary qualifications, professional registration/membership as follow, plus significant clinical experience in child, young people and adult. Social Worker – Minimum bachelor’s degree and eligibility for membership of AASW and extensive specialist knowledge or high level of broad generalist knowledge. Psychologist - a four year degree in psychology, being a three year degree with a fourth year honours in psychology; or a qualification deemed equivalent by the employer. Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. 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.
- Extensive experience in applying best practice models to working with children, young people and adults who have experienced trauma including demonstrated understanding of the effects of sexual assault and of harmful or problematic sexualised behaviours in children under 10 years.
- Demonstrated and extensive specialist assessment, case management and counselling skills to respond to the needs of children, young people and adults who have experienced trauma with proven ability to make independent professional judgements about case planning and clinical management of complex client groups.
- Demonstrated high level of understanding of current policies, frameworks and legislation regarding child protection, sexual assault and problematic harmful sexualised behaviours under 10.
- Demonstrated understanding of the intersection between issues of sexual assault, domestic violence and child protection in application of assessments and care planning.
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills including writing of clinical notes, specialist reports and presentations for training and community education; with high level time management and administrative organisational skills.
- Experience in and commitment to working with people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and who come from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel. Participate in the 24/7 crisis on-call service, to attend Nepean Hospital within one (1) hour
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
