Position Overview
Make a meaningful impact supporting Aboriginal communities. Deliver trauma‐informed, culturally protected counselling services. Join a passionate team driving change in violence prevention.
Build trust, provide healing and empowerment to Aboriginal clients through trauma‐informed counselling and advocacy in a culturally safe environment.
Role Details
Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time
Position Classifications:
Counsellor Level 3, Psychologist, Sexual Assault Worker Level 3, Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration:
Psychologist $83,670 – $122,465 per annum; Counsellor, Sexual Assault Worker & Social Worker Level 3 $121,568 – $125,507 per annum
Hours per week:
38 (Job Share may be considered for part‐time hours)
Location:
Westmead Hospital, Western Sydney
Requisition ID:
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Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital is part of the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). The Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Service (IVPRS) team supports 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 inter‐agency partners
Responsibilities
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,



advocacy and foster 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 inter‐agency teams to ensure integrated, trauma‐informed care
Qualifications
Current NSW Driver's Licence
Tertiary qualification (minimum Bachelor's degree) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Graduate Certificate in Human & Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma) with demonstrated cultural expertise
Diversity claim: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Selection Criteria
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.
Tertiary qualification as above




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, 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 in partnership with others.
Valid unrestricted drivers' licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment.
Equal Opportunity and Duty of Care
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; reasonable adjustment will be implemented where required. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent Australian residents to be eligible for permanent appointment. NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
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📌 Aboriginal Sexual Assault Counsellor (Sydney)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Sydney