- Provide life-changing support to victims of violence and abuse
- Join a specialist, trauma-informed multidisciplinary team
- Make a meaningful impact across Western Sydney communities

Deliver crisis counselling and trauma-informed care to people affected by sexual assault and domestic violence.

Employment Type:Permanent Full Time

Position Classification:Counsellor Level 3, Psychologist, Sexual Assault Worker Level 3 & Social Worker Level 3

Remuneration:Dependent on Qualifications

- Counsellor, Sexual Assault Worker & Social Worker Level 3: $121,568 - $125,507 per annum
- Psychologist: $83,670 - $122,465 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Blacktown - Community Health Centre

Where you'll be working

Join the Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Service (IVPRS), a specialist service providing leadership, clinical care and capacity building across sexual assault, domestic violence and child protection. Working from Blacktown Community Health Centre, you will be part of a highly skilled and compassionate team dedicated to supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

Our team is committed to delivering culturally responsive, trauma-informed and person-centred care while fostering collaboration, skilled growth and staff wellbeing.

· Work within a respected specialist service supporting violence, abuse and neglect portfolios

· Collaborate with counsellors, clinicians, forensic medical staff, police and community partners

· Be part of a supportive team that values reflective practice, cultural safety and collective care

· Contribute to innovative,



integrated service delivery across Western Sydney

· Access opportunities for professional development, supervision and ongoing learning

What you'll be doing

As a Crisis Support Counsellor, you will provide immediate, compassionate and evidence-based support to individuals impacted by sexual assault and domestic violence. This is a rewarding role where you will help clients navigate crisis situations, access essential services and begin their journey towards recovery.

· Deliver crisis counselling, advocacy, support and information to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence

· Facilitate access to medical and forensic services while working collaboratively with key stakeholders

· Provide short-term case management, risk assessment and psychosocial support to clients with complex needs

· Participate in a 24-hour on-call roster supporting adults and young people following recent sexual assault

· Contribute to integrated care through joint case management, referrals, consultation, community engagement and capacity-building initiatives

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

· Qualifications:



Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling.

· Registration: Eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership.

Selection Criteria:

- Tertiary qualification (minimum bachelor’s degree) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Graduate Certificate in Human & Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma) and eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership.
- Demonstrated counselling experience in complex trauma and trauma informed practice within a Violence, Abuse & Neglect setting (e.g. sexual assault, child protection or domestic violence services).
- Demonstrated assessment, case management and counselling skills with children, young people and adults.
- Demonstrated understanding of the inter-related dynamics and effects of sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect and domestic violence and a commitment to integrated models for working with clients who have experienced trauma and abuse.
- Demonstrated understanding of intergenerational trauma and the principles of cultural safety, with experience in (or commitment to) providing culturally responsive services to individuals and families.
- Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated capacity to work with in collaboration and partnership with a wide range of key internal and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge and understanding of the legal systems, legislation and policies & procedures relating to violence, abuse and neglect....

📌 Crisis Support Counsellor (Blacktown)
🏢 Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Blacktown