Re-advertised position.
Recent applicants need not apply.
Sexual Assault Counsellor
Part-time (4 days per week; 30.4 hours)
SCHADS award - Level 5 + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice available
Moreton Bay (Morayfield) OfficeLocation
2 year contract period
Applications close 5pm, Thursday 20th August ****
Include in your application your cover letter, response to the selection criteria questions and a brief C.V.Please note, applications will be checked for AI content as specialised knowledge and written communication skills are significant components of the role.
Organisational Setting
Laurel Place Inc. is funded by The Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services & Child Safety.
Laurel Place is governed by a Board drawn from the local community.
The service employs over 50 staff across four programs and four locations in Maroochydore, Gympie, Murgon, and Moreton Bay
The service provides a range of options to women, men, children, young people, families and the community that work towards reducing the impact and incidence of sexual violence in the Sunshine Coast, Gympie, South Burnett, and Moreton Bay Regions.
Laurel Place also operates Women's Space from the Maroochydore location which provides support to women who have experienced all forms of gendered violence.
The service also focuses on providing education, information and resources to other professionals and the wider community.
Position Description
The primary focus of this position is to support women, men, and young people, aged 12 years and older, who have been impacted by recent or past sexual violence, as well as their non-offending supporters/carers.
The role will provide a range of both in-person and remote (e.g., telephone, online), trauma-informed therapeutic intervention and support.
Travel to other Laurel Place offices will be required at times and may also include outreach services where demand requires this option.
The positions are subject to the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period and ongoing funding from the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services, and Child Safety.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Provide trauma-informed, culturally sensitive therapeutic counselling and support as well as crisis intervention when required to women and men, aged 12 years and older, who have experienced recent or historical sexual assault;
Complete comprehensive, trauma informed initial intake and assessments to clients aged 12 years and over,



in person, remotely (via telephone and video) and outreach including risk assessments (sexual assault, child safety, DFV and suicide);
Provide therapeutic support to clients engaging in reporting and legal processes, and where appropriate, support clients to access relevant legal, medical and forensic services, providing practical support as required;
Provide brief intervention and support to non-offending supporters of people who have experienced recent sexual assault;
Work collaboratively with community, sector partners and other relevant agencies and stakeholders, including Queensland Police Service to improve outcomes for survivors of sexual violence;
Ensure the collection of statistical data is accurate and relevant and report same to the Team Leader;
Participate in training, case planning/review and regular supervision; and,
Work collaboratively with other members of the Laurel Place Team including the First Response and Adult Teams to help foster and support an organisational wide team spirit and achieve improved outcome for clients.
All Service Staff Duties
Work within and towards the organisational vision, mission, and values
Ensure the maintenance of client confidentiality including keeping confidential client records; and,
Participate in annual staff appraisals/assessments;
Participate in ongoing professional development and training;
Participate in annual and other planning sessions to develop a strategic response to Sexual, Domestic, Family and Gender based violence;
Support a culture of transparency and accountability within the service, and contribute to a positive, team-oriented, and supportive workplace culture and environment;
Contribute to overall tidiness and cleanliness of shared office spaces; and,
Perform any other reasonable tasks at the request of the leadership team.
Primary Delegations and Accountabilities / Reporting Relationships
Work under the direction of the Team Leader, Moreton Bay.
Work as part of a team (Board of Management, Executive Director, Director of Counselling Services, Group Program Manager,



Clinical Governance Project Lead, Operations Manager, Finance Manager, Team Leaders, Counsellors, Support Worker for First Nations Clients, Centre Support and Business Support Officers).
Selection Criteria
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or similar, and experience in the field of sexual violence or similar.
Demonstrated understanding of the gendered nature of sexual violence and its impact at both an individual and societal level.
Demonstrated experience providing trauma informed, therapeutic interventions and support to victim-survivors over the age of 12 and their non-offending family members, supporters and carers
Well-developed skills in risk assessment, case formulation, and treatment planning.
Demonstrated (or ability to acquire) knowledge of forensic, reporting, and legal processes associated with sexual violence offences.
Demonstrated ability in providing sensitive and appropriate therapeutic interventions to people from diverse background including Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, and gender diverse people.
High level skills and demonstrated experience and ability to establish collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to ensure best outcomes for clients.
Highly developed inter-personal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Desirable/Able to Develop
Demonstrated ability to develop and co-facilitate a range of therapeutic and educational group programs including community education.
Essential
Must possess (or be eligible for) a working with children check – Positive Notice Blue Card
Current Open Qld Driver's Licence
Eligibility to work in Australia
Relevant tertiary education
If you feel you are the right person for this position and would like to be part of growing not for profit organisation that values staff, invests in your professional development and work in a supportive environment, please forward your CV, Cover Letter and addressed Selection Criteria to ****** or apply via the Apply now button.
Applications close 5pm, Thursday 20th August ****
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📌 Sexual Assault Counsellor (Queensland)
🏢 Laurel Place
📍 Queensland