Counsellor / Advocate - Harmful Sexual Behaviours (HSB)Mallee Sexual Assault Unit-Mallee Domestic Violence Service – Mildura VICWe have an opportunity for motivated and passionate qualified Counsellor / Advocate to join our dedicated Not-For-Profit organisation.Operating within the Sexual Assault & Family Violence Therapeutic Services Team, this role is primarily responsible for the provision of responsive and developmentally appropriate assessment and therapeutic treatment to children under the age of 18 years who engage in problem or abusive sexual behaviours and the underlying harm they have experienced.About the RoleIn this position you will work with children, young people and their families and/or carers to stop the behaviours and reestablish age and stage appropriate behaviours.What we offerCompetitive Salary $105,****** - $110,******Generous Salary Packaging to maximise your take home pay12 weeks paid Maternity / Primary Carer's LeaveOpportunity to accrue RDO's for an additional 13 days leave per yearPrivate Health Insurance DiscountsProfessional development and training opportunitiesEmployee Assistance and Wellbeing ProgramsA passionate and supportive Team environmentEqual Prospect and Rainbow Tick Accredited employerKey responsibilities for this role include:Deliver high quality, inclusive and flexible counselling, advocacy and/or therapeutic support including client engagement, intake and assessment, case planning, intervention, review and case closure to children and young people engaging in harmful sexual behaviours and their families.Engage with children, young people and their families to deliver 'evidence based' person-directed support.Support children and young people engaging in harmful sexual behaviours and their families to identify and implement short and long term goals.While this role is primary focused on HSB,



the successful candidate will also be supporting survivors of sexual violence.Follow current standards of practice and legislation relevant to the role.Be responsible to recall demands on a planned rostered basis.Perform the intake function on a planned rostered basis.About youYour specialist expertise and experience should include:Tertiary qualification in Psychology, OT, Social Work or other relevant and/or equivalent field.Demonstrated experience delivering trauma informed case management or counselling to victim survivors and/or children and young people engaging in harmful sexual behaviours.High level interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with people and build trusting therapeutic relationships.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.The ability to work as part of a team and autonomously.Experience with working in collaboration with other services to ensure integrated care for the children, young people and their families.About usThe Mallee Sexual Assault Unit (MSAU) and Mallee Domestic Violence Services (MDVS) provides services for women, men and children throughout the Northern and Southern Mallee region, border communities of New South Wales, the Mallee Track and Shires of Gannawarra and Buloke.
Our services are free and available to all victim survivors.We have a strong commitment to a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development.
We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.All applicants must have the right to work in Australia, be willing and able to obtain a Working with Children Check for both VIC & NSW, a National Police Check and hold a current Driver's Licence.Applications close at 12 midnight Sunday the 23rd August ****
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📌 Counsellor / Advocate - Harmful Sexual Behaviours (Hsb) (Mildura)
🏢 Mallee Sexual Assault Unit / Mallee Domestic Violence Service
📍 Mildura