Child Protection Referral Management & Early Support Counsellor

Western Sydney Local Health District - Blacktown NSW

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: TemporaryFull 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.

- Collaborative, 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

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 prospect 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

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

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📌 Child Protection Referral Management & Early Support Counsellor (Blacktown)
🏢 Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Blacktown