Counsellor Advocate - REFOCUS & SASS (Sexual Assault Support Services) Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault – Morwell VIC

Position: Counsellor Advocate - REFOCUS & SASS

(Sexual Assault Support Services)

Location: Based in Morwell

Classification: Health and Professional Services Award

Applications Close: 26th October 2026 at 09:00AM

APPLICATIONINFORMATION

Application must include statements addressing each of the key selection criteria listed on the advertisement. This is most important, as consideration for interview will be based on whether the essential requirements of the position are addressed within your application.

Applications should include a current resume with three referees' names and contact details.

GCASA is culturally inclusive and welcomes applications from diverse cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

GCASA adheres to the ChildSafe Standards and principles with a commitment to the safety, wellbeing, creating and maintaining an environment that promotes the safety of all children and young people and adults.

About GCASA:

Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault (GCASA) provides comprehensive sexual assault support and treatment services across Gippsland. Culturally inclusive, GCASA supports diverse communities and operates within a framework protecting rights and dignity. Services include counselling, information, resources, group work, and professional training.

Position Overview:

The Counsellor Advocate will provide evidence-based, trauma-informed therapeutic support to children, young people, adults, and their families across both the REFOCUS and Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) programs. The role includes assessment, counselling,



intervention planning, care coordination, advocacy, and crisis responses for clients impacted by sexual assault, as well as children and young people presenting with problematic or harmful sexualised behaviours. The position works collaboratively with internal teams, external stakeholders, and families to ensure safe, coordinated, and client-centred support.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment, Safety & Risk Management

Conduct initial and ongoing risk and safety assessments and risk management in accordance with the MARAM framework.

Complete clinical assessments, case formulations, recommendations, intervention planning, case reviews, and closure processes.

Therapeutic Intervention & Counselling

Deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed clinical interventions and counselling to children, young people, adults, and families affected by sexual assault or exhibiting harmful sexualised behaviours.

Provide both individual and group counselling for recent or non-recent sexual assault survivors.

Engage children and young people in services through outreach and flexible engagement strategies.

Crisis Response & Secondary Consultation

Provide Crisis Care Response for clients referred by SOCIT or via self-referral during operational hours.

Provide secondary consultation to referrers and partner agencies,



offering specialist guidance regarding sexual assault, trauma responses, and intervention planning.

Care Coordination, Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement

Provide care coordination and advocacy to strengthen clients’ community connections, support understanding of rights, and promote empowerment.

Attend and actively contribute to internal and external care team meetings to support coordinated service delivery and planning.

Maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and advocate for clients within the service system.

Documentation, Reporting & Administration

Maintain confidential, accurate, and up-to-date client records and statistical data in line with GCASA policy, legal, ethical, and organisational requirements.

Provide progress reports to parents/carers, legal professionals, and other stakeholders where appropriate and with consent.

Demonstrate strong administrative, time management, record-keeping, and IT skills.

Skilled Practice, Supervision & Development

Participate in regular internal clinical supervision, line management supervision, peer support, and ongoing career development.

Seek consultation with specialist services where required.

Contribute to GCASA’s quality improvement initiatives, including service reviews, evaluations, projects, and relevant meetings.

Community Education & Outreach

Participate in GCASA community development and community education initiatives as requested.

Work from office-based and outreach locations, including outreach to client homes or community settings as required.

Other Responsibilities

Perform addi

📌 Counsellor Advocate (Morwell)
🏢 Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault
📍 Morwell