Job Description
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Permanent part-time | 3 days per week | Based across Lakemba and Lewisham
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$***** - $***** per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging benefits
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Ongoing clinical supervision, professional development and training opportunities
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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate counsellor to support children, young people and families impacted by trauma, sexual assault and abuse.
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Join CatholicCare's specialist team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people as they heal, recover and thrive.
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Working within a highly skilled and supportive clinical team, you will provide trauma-informed therapeutic support to children, young people and their families while contributing to prevention, education and community awareness initiatives.
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About the role:
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You will join a passionate multidisciplinary team delivering specialist trauma-informed counselling to children, young people and families.
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This role requires advanced clinical skills, a solid understanding of child development and trauma, and the ability to work collaboratively with families, schools, community services and other stakeholders.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Deliver trauma-informed assessment, counselling and therapeutic interventions for children and young people impacted by trauma and sexual abuse
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Provide counselling and support to non-offending parents, carers and family members
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Deliver group programmes, psychoeducation and protective behaviours workshops
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Support young children presenting with sexualised behaviours through advocacy and therapeutic interventions
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Maintain accurate and timely case records and reporting requirements
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Participate in clinical supervision, reflective practice and continuous quality improvement activities
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Build collaborative relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
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Participate in community engagement and local interagency networks
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Promote culturally safe, inclusive and person-centred service delivery for all clients
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About the service:
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Our Trauma and Sexual Assault Counselling (TASAC) program provides specialist therapeutic support to children and young people aged up to 24 years who have experienced trauma, including:
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Sexual assault and sexual abuse
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Domestic and family violence
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Interpersonal harm and coercive control
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Accidents and disasters
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Other complex traumatic experiences
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The program also supports non-offending parents, carers and family members to strengthen protective relationships and promote children's recovery and safety.
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Early intervention support for children under 10 displaying concerning sexualised behaviours
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Therapeutic group programmes for children, young people and caregivers
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Community education and sector consultation
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About You:
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To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or a related discipline
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Current registration, membership or accreditation with a relevant professional body (e.g. AASW, PACFA, ACA, AHPRA), or eligibility to obtain
registration/membership
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2+ years experience providing counselling and therapeutic interventions to children, young people and families
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Demonstrated experience working with clients impacted by trauma, sexual assault, abuse and/or family violence
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Strong understanding of child development and child protection legislation
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Experience facilitating groups, workshops or psychoeducational programmes
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Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
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Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
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Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and culturally and linguistically diverse communities
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Current NSW Working With Children Check
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National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
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Full Australian work rights
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Choose a workplace that cares about your growth, wellbeing and professional development. Join us and make a lasting difference in the lives of children, young people and families.
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Need More Information?
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Please contact Emma Larkins,
Director,******
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About us
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People are at the core of everything we do, from supporting the wellbeing of our clients to investing in the development and success of our staff.
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CatholicCare Sydney is a leading not-for-profit and the social services agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. We support children, young people, families and communities through a broad range of services and are committed to creating positive change through compassion, inclusion and professional excellence.
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We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, faiths, identities and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, members of LGBTQIA+ communities and people living with disability.
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CatholicCare requires preferred applicants to undertake relevant employment screening, including a National Criminal History Check and Working With Children Check where applicable.
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📌 Trauma And Sexual Assault Counsellor (New South Wales)
🏢 CatholicCare
📍 New South Wales