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 preventionBuild trust, provide healing and empowerment Aboriginal clients through trauma-informed counselling and advocacy in culturally safe environment.Employment Type:PermanentFull TimePosition Classification: Counsellor Level 3, Psychologist, Sexual Assault Worker Level 3, Social Worker Level 3Remuneration:Dependent on QualificationsPsychologist -$80,452 - $117,755 per annumCounsellor, Sexual Assault Worker & Social Worker Level 3 -$116,892 - $120,680 per annumHours Per Week:38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)Location:Westmead HospitalWhere you''ll be workingWestmead 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 protectionBe part of a culturally inclusive and supportive workplaceAccess ongoing professional development and cultural supervisionCollaborate with community and interagency partnersLocated at Westmead Hospital, a leading health facility in Western SydneyWhat you''ll be doingAs the Aboriginal Sexual Assault Counsellor, youll play a vital role in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients affected by sexual assault. Youll 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 familiesFacilitate access to forensic and medical services following recent assaultsPromote culturally safe practices across IVPRS and partner servicesParticipate in a 24-hour on-call roster for crisis responseCollaborate with interagency teams to ensure integrated, trauma-informed careHow to ApplyApply 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 LicenceQualifications: Tertiary qualification (minimum bachelors 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 IslanderSelection 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 applicants race is a genuine occupational qualification and exemption is claimed under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW.Tertiary qualification (minimum bachelors 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:REQ655701Applications Close: 24th May 2026Previous applicants who have applied and wish to be reconsidered, please contact the hiring manager to discuss submitting a revised offline application.Need moreinformation?Find out more aboutapplyingfor this position.Review the detailedPosition Descriptionfor insights into role requirements and criteria.Explore theselection process,employment checks,outcomes and notifications.For inquiries about the role, contactLy Johnson on.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 note:To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.#S-DNI

Created: 2026-05-03