Job Description
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Western Sydney Local Health District – Blacktown NSW
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Provide life-changing support to victims of violence and abuse
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Join a specialist, trauma-informed multidisciplinary team
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Make a meaningful impact across Western Sydney communities
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Deliver crisis counselling and trauma-informed care to people affected by sexual assault and domestic violence.
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Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time
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Position Classification:
Counsellor Level 3, Psychologist, Sexual Assault Worker Level 3 & Social Worker Level 3
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Remuneration:
Dependent on Qualifications
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Counsellor, Sexual Assault Worker & Social Worker Level 3:
$121,568 - $125,507 per annum
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Psychologist:
$83,670 - $122,465 per annum
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Hours Per Week:
38
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Location:
Blacktown - Community Health Centre
Where you'll be working n
Join the Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Service (IVPRS), a specialist service providing leadership, clinical care and capacity building across sexual assault, domestic violence and child protection. Working from Blacktown Community Health Centre, you will be part of a highly skilled and compassionate team dedicated to supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
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Our team is committed to delivering culturally responsive, trauma-informed and person-centred care while fostering collaboration, professional growth and staff wellbeing.
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Work within a respected specialist service supporting violence, abuse and neglect portfolios
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Collaborate with counsellors, clinicians,



forensic medical staff, police and community partners
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Be part of a supportive team that values reflective practice, cultural safety and collective care
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Contribute to creative, integrated service delivery across Western Sydney
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Access opportunities for career development, supervision and ongoing learning
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What you'll be doing n
As a Crisis Support Counsellor, you will provide immediate, compassionate and evidence-based support to individuals impacted by sexual assault and domestic violence. This is a rewarding role where you will help clients navigate crisis situations, access essential services and begin their journey towards recovery.
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Deliver crisis counselling, advocacy, support and information to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence
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Facilitate access to medical and forensic services while working collaboratively with key stakeholders
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Provide short-term case management, risk assessment and psychosocial support to clients with complex needs
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Participate in a 24-hour on-call roster supporting adults and young people following recent sexual assault
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Contribute to integrated care through joint case management, referrals, consultation,



community engagement and capacity-building initiatives
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Selection Criteria n
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Knowledge and understanding of the legal systems, legislation and policies & procedures relating to violence, abuse and neglect....
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📌 Crisis Support Counsellor (Sydney)
🏢 Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney