Referral Management and Early Support Counsellor - Blacktown Sexual Assault Service

💙 Provide early intervention support for victim-survivors of sexual assault
🤝 Join a multidisciplinary team improving violence prevention outcomes
🌱 Deliver trauma-informed counselling and advocacy to vulnerable communities
 
Manage referrals, deliver early intervention counselling, and support victim-survivors of sexual assault through trauma-informed care within a specialist violence prevention service.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1/2, Psychologist, Sexual Assault Worker Level 1/2, Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications

·         Counsellor Level 1/2, Sexual Assault Worker Level 1/2, Social Worker Level 1/2: $79,419 - $113,301 per annum

·         Psychologist: $83,670 - $122,465 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Blacktown Community Health Centre

Where you'll be workingYou will be part of the Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Service (IVPRS) based at Blacktown Community Health Centre, supporting individuals and families affected by violence, abuse and neglect. IVPRS provides specialist services across sexual assault, domestic violence and child protection, focusing on early intervention, advocacy and therapeutic support.

·         Work within a highly specialised service dedicated to sexual assault response and recovery

·         Collaborate with experienced counsellors, clinicians and partner agencies

·         Contribute to a supportive, reflective and trauma-informed team culture

·         Engage with a diverse community across Western Sydney

·         Participate in a service committed to culturally responsive and inclusive care

What you'll be doing 
As the Referral Management and Early Support Counsellor, you will play a critical role in managing referrals and providing early intervention services to individuals impacted by sexual assault. You will deliver trauma-informed assessments, counselling and advocacy while collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure coordinated care.

·         Manage sexual assault referrals from initial contact through to service allocation

·         Conduct comprehensive assessments for children, young people and adults

·         Provide short-term counselling, advocacy and case management to victim-survivors and families

·         Work collaboratively with violence, abuse and neglect services to support integrated care

·         Participate in a 24-hour on-call roster responding to recent sexual assault presentations

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:

·         Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling 

·         Registration: Eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership 

Selection Criteria: 

1.     Tertiary qualification (minimum bachelor’s degree) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Graduate Certificate in Human & Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma) and eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership

2.     Demonstrated experience in complex trauma and trauma informed practice, preferably within a Violence, Abuse & Neglect (e.g. sexual assault, child protection or domestic violence) or related setting

3.     Demonstrated assessment and case management skills with children, young people and adults

4.     Demonstrated 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

5.     Demonstrated understanding of intergenerational trauma and the principles of cultural safety, with experience in (or commitment to) providing culturally responsive services to individuals and families

6.     Demonstrated interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated capacity to work with in collaboration and partnership with a wide range of key internal and external stakeholders

7.     Knowledge and understanding of the legal systems, legislation and policies & procedures relating to violence, abuse and neglect

8.     Current NSW Driver’s License

Requisition ID: REQ688284
Applications Close: 3rd September 2026

Need more information?

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·         Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.

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·         For inquiries about the role, contact Emma Searle on 9881 8787.