Job Description

Northern Rivers Community Gateway – Lismore NSW

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Enjoy an Additional 2 Weeks of Bonus Leave Over Christmas

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This position is classified under the SCHADS Award at Level 5 - 6, with the final level determined based on qualifications, experience and demonstrated competency.

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Permanent Part-Time 28 Hours/Week

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Enjoy an Additional 2 Weeks of Bonus Leave Over Christmas

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This position is classified under the SCHADS Award at Level 5 - 6, with the final level determined based on qualifications, experience and demonstrated competency.

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About Community Gateway

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Community Gateway strongly values our employees and the important work they do for the community in delivering emergency relief and welfare services, community connections, health inclusion and community capacity building.

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Established in Lismore nearly 50 years ago, we are firmly embedded in the communities we support. Today we are a QIP accredited organisation, with over 20 programs and services in Lismore, Grafton, and across the Far North Coast.

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We exist to reduce socioeconomic disadvantage by delivering practical help, advocacy and opportunities for people to have a voice in decisions that affect their lives. Our work is shaped by our values of integrity, respect, inclusion and compassion.

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We provide a range of initiatives to develop and recognise our staff, and provide opportunities for regular team building events, and collaborative projects.

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About the Role

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We are seeking a Sexual Assault Counsellor to join our Clinical Services team on a permanent part-time basis, based in Lismore.

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In this specialist role, you will provide free, trauma-informed counselling to:

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- Children,



adolescents and young adults who have experienced trauma, including sexual abuse
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- Children who have displayed concerning or harmful sexual behaviours
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- Adults who have experienced childhood sexual abuse
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You will deliver individual counselling and facilitate therapeutic group work, while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary, values-driven team.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Provide evidence-based, trauma-informed counselling and psychotherapy in individual and group settings
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- Participate in intake, assessment, triage and waitlist management processes
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- Conduct comprehensive client assessments and regularly review client outcomes
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- Facilitate therapeutic group programs for children and young people
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- Maintain accurate, confidential and timely case notes and client records
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- Meet mandatory reporting obligations and manage clinical risk appropriately
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- Prepare court reports and respond to subpoenas as required
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- Establish and maintain referral pathways and participate in interdisciplinary networks
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- Contribute to team meetings, case conferences and organisational supervision
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- Provide peer support, in-service training and support clinical supervision programs as requested
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About You

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You are a skilled,



compassionate practitioner who brings sound skilled judgement and a strong understanding of trauma-informed practice.

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Essential requirements

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- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or a related field.
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- Demonstrated experience providing counselling and therapeutic group work
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- Strong skills in trauma assessment and intervention
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- Knowledge of child protection frameworks and therapeutic responses to sexual abuse
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- Experience working in culturally sensitive and inclusive ways
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- Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a team environment
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- Competency using Microsoft Office and client database systems
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Desirable

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- Postgraduate qualifications in Psychology or a related field.
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Additional Requirements

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- NSW Working with Children Check
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- National Police Check
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- Current NSW Driver Licence
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Why Work With Us?

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- Meaningful work that creates real impact in the community
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- Supportive, values-driven and trauma-informed workplace
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- Access to professional and clinical supervision
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- Opportunities for ongoing professional development
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- Flexible, family friendly not-for-profit environment
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- Salary packaging benefits available
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- Enjoy 2 weeks additional paid bonus leave over Christmas (separate from annual leave)
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Community Gateway is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQSB+ individuals, people living with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

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📌 Sexual Assault Counsellor (Lismore)
🏢 Northern Rivers Community Gateway
📍 Lismore