Job Description
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.
, 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 the Employer
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.
, 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.
About the Candidate
You are a compassionate and professional practitioner who is committed to trauma-informed, client-centred practice.
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.
Work Environment
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.
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