Job Description

Child Protection Referral Management & Early Support Counsellor

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Western Sydney Local Health District - Blacktown NSW

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Make a lasting impact supporting children and families in crisis

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Lead referral coordination in a trauma-informed service

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Join a supportive, multidisciplinary team at Blacktown

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

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

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

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- Counsellor & Social Worker Level 1 / 2: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour
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- Psychologist: $42.19 - $61.76 per hour
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Hours Per Week: 38
n Location: Blacktown - Community Health Centre

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Where you'll be working

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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.

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- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to integrated care
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- Strong focus on professional development, supervision and wellbeing
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- Inclusive, culturally responsive service for diverse communities
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- Established partnerships with key government and community agencies
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What you'll be doing

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You will coordinate and manage referrals into the Child Protection Counselling Service while delivering high-quality early support,



assessment and therapeutic interventions.

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- Manage Referral Management & Early Support (RMES) processes end-to-end
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- Coordinate referrals, engaging closely with stakeholders and agencies
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- Provide counselling, advocacy and case management to children and families
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- Conduct comprehensive, trauma-informed assessments and care planning
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- Support group programs and collaborate on integrated service delivery
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What this role will offer you:

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- An exciting opportunity to work in a trauma informed, supportive and integrated service
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- Access to ongoing education and training as part of a professional development plan
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- Regular internal and external supervision (including cultural supervision/mentoring as relevant) and case management support
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- A diverse workload, with opportunities to be involved in the provision of capacity building, community development and prevention activities
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- An accrued day off each month (for full time employees)
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- Salary Packaging
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- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
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- Access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services via the Fitness Passport for staff and immediate family members
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Selection Criteria:

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- 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
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- 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)
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- Demonstrated assessment, case management and counselling skills with children, young people and adults
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📌 Child Protection Referral Management & Early Support Counsellor (New South Wales)
🏢 Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 New South Wales