Sexual Violence Counsellor / Therapeutic Case Manager – Full Time

Whitsunday Counselling & Support Inc (WCS)
Full Time | 76 Hours per Fortnight | Whitsunday Region, QLD

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of victim-survivors of sexual violence.

Whitsunday Counselling & Support Inc (WCS) has been supporting individuals, families and communities impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence across the Whitsunday region for more than 30 years.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Sexual Violence Counsellor/Therapeutic Case Manager to join our Counselling Services team. This is an opportunity to provide specialised counselling, therapeutic support and advocacy to adults, young people and families impacted by sexual violence, helping them move towards healing, recovery and empowerment.

About the Role

As a Sexual Violence Counsellor/Therapeutic Case Manager, you will provide trauma-informed counselling and therapeutic case management to individuals experiencing the impacts of recent or historical sexual violence.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will:

- Conduct intake, assessment and therapeutic case management.

- Provide crisis intervention and ongoing counselling.

- Undertake risk assessments and safety planning.

- Support clients to navigate medical, legal, police and victim support systems.

- Advocate for clients and facilitate referrals to specialist and community services.

- Deliver psychoeducation and recovery-focused interventions.

- Contribute to community education and awareness activities relating to sexual violence prevention, consent, respectful relationships and recovery.

- Maintain accurate and timely records in line with legislative and funding requirements.

About You

You are a compassionate and professional practitioner who is committed to trauma-informed, client-centred practice.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Diploma of Counselling or higher qualification.

- Minimum two years' experience in counselling, trauma, sexual violence,



or a related human services field.

- Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed, strengths-based and recovery-oriented practice.

- Experience conducting risk assessments and safety planning.

- Strong communication, advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Current Queensland Open Drivers Licence.

- Current Queensland Blue Card (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).

Highly Desirable

- Degree qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or a related discipline.

- Eligibility for membership (or working towards membership) with AASW, APS or ACA.

- Experience supporting individuals impacted by sexual violence and complex trauma.

What We Offer

- Full-time position (76 hours per fortnight)

- Attractive salary packaging benefits to increase take-home pay.

- Ongoing professional supervision and development opportunities.

- Relocation allowance.

- Supportive and values-driven workplace culture.

- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful change within the Whitsunday community.

- Diverse and rewarding work across Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, Proserpine, Bowen and Collinsville.

About WCS

At WCS, we are committed to creating safer communities through compassionate, inclusive and empowering services. We value respect, integrity, collaboration and excellence in supporting people affected by violence and adversity.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about supporting victim-survivors of sexual violence and want to be part of a dedicated and experienced team, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your:
✅ Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria
✅ Resume
✅ Professional referees

For a confidential discussion about the position, or copy of the position description, please contact ••••@whitsundaycs.com.au

Applications will be assessed as received.

WCS is committed to equal prospect employment and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages, abilities, genders and identities.

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