Make a lasting impact supporting children and families in crisis

Lead referral coordination in a trauma-informed service

Join a supportive, multidisciplinary team at Blacktown

Manage referrals. Deliver early intervention. Build safer futures for children and families across violence, abuse and neglect services.

IVPRS acknowledges and respects the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that supports and promotes cultural safety, diversity and inclusion.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 25/06/2027)
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications

- Counsellor & Social Worker Level 1 / 2: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour

- Psychologist: $42.19 - $61.76 per hour

Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown - Community Health Centre

Where you'll be working
Join the Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Service (IVPRS) at Blacktown Community Health Centre, delivering specialised, trauma-informed support across child protection, domestic and family violence, and sexual assault.

· Team-oriented, multidisciplinary team committed to integrated care

· Strong focus on professional development, supervision and wellbeing

· Inclusive, culturally responsive service for diverse communities

· Established partnerships with key government and community agencies

· Contemporary, evidence-based models of care and service delivery

What you'll be doing
You will coordinate and manage referrals into the Child Protection Counselling Service while delivering high-quality early support, assessment and therapeutic interventions.

· Manage Referral Management & Early Support (RMES) processes end-to-end

· Coordinate referrals, engaging closely with stakeholders and agencies

· Provide counselling, advocacy and case management to children and families

· Conduct comprehensive, trauma-informed assessments and care planning

· Support group programs and collaborate on integrated service delivery





What this role will offer you:

· An exciting opportunity to work in a trauma informed, supportive and integrated service

· Access to ongoing education and training as part of a professional development plan

· Regular internal and external supervision (including cultural supervision/mentoring as relevant) and case management support

· A diverse workload, with opportunities to be involved in the provision of capacity building, community development and prevention activities

· An accrued day off each month (for full time employees)

· Salary Packaging

· Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

· Access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services via the Fitness Passport for staff and immediate family members

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:

· Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling

· Registration: Eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership

Selection Criteria:

1. 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

2. 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)

3. Demonstrated assessment, case management and counselling skills with children,



young people and adults

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Knowledge and understanding of the legal systems, legislation and policies & procedures relating to violence, abuse and neglect

8. Current NSW Driver's License

Requisition ID: REQ695403
Applications Close: 1st October 2026

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· For inquiries about the role, contact Olga George on 02 9881 8787.

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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit .

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

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📌 Child Protection Referral Management & Early Support Counsellor (Blacktown)
🏢 NSW Health
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