Job Description
Sexual Assault Service - Referral Management and Early Support Counsellor
Western Sydney Local Health District – Westmead NSW
Make a meaningful impact supporting victim-survivors of sexual assault
Join a specialist, trauma-informed multidisciplinary service
Based at Westmead Hospital with professional growth opportunities
Manage referrals, provide specialist trauma-informed support, and help build safer futures for victim-survivors and their families.
Employment Type: PermanentFull Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Sexual Assault Worker Level 1 / 2 & Social Worker Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Counsellor, Sexual Assault Worker & Social Worker Level 1 / 2: $79,419 - $113,301 per annum
Psychologist: $83,670 - $122,465 per annum
Where you'll be working
Join the Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Service (IVPRS) at Westmead Hospital, a specialist service providing leadership, clinical care and capacity building across sexual assault, domestic violence and child protection.
Working alongside experienced clinicians and multidisciplinary partners, you'll play a vital role in supporting victim-survivors through compassionate, evidence-based interventions while contributing to a culture of collaboration, learning and excellence.
Work within a highly regarded specialist Sexual Assault Service.
Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary and trauma-informed team.




Contribute to services that positively impact individuals, families and communities.
Access ongoing professional development, supervision and capacity-building opportunities.
Join an organisation committed to cultural safety, inclusion and person-centred care.
What you'll be doing
As the Sexual Assault Referral Management & Early Support Counsellor, you will be responsible for coordinating referrals and delivering early intervention support to adolescents, adults and non-offending family members affected by sexual assault.
This rewarding role combines clinical practice, advocacy and collaborative case management within a specialist violence, abuse and neglect service.
Manage and coordinate sexual assault referrals from first contact through to allocation, ensuring timely and responsive service delivery.
Conduct comprehensive assessments and provide short-term counselling, advocacy and case management for clients experiencing the impacts of sexual assault and related trauma.
Participate in a 24-hour on-call roster supporting people who have recently experienced sexual assault.
Collaborate with sexual assault, domestic violence and child protection professionals to deliver integrated, holistic and trauma-informed care.
Build robust partnerships with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining high-quality documentation, data collection and reporting.

📌 Sexual Assault Service - Referral Management And Early Support Counsellor (New South Wales)
🏢 Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 New South Wales