Counsellor Advocate - Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault

- Part-time (3 days per week) until December 2027 with flexibility to support your ideal work-life balance
- Opportunity for a Social Worker or Psychologist to join our supportive, trauma-informed team
- Make a meaningful impact supporting victim-survivors while contributing to advocacy, recovery and positive community outcomes

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne's east and beyond.

About the Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault (ECASA)

ECASA provides free counselling and advocacy services to adults and young people/children in the Eastern Region who have experienced sexual assault recently and in the past. Our model of care provides crisis and short to medium term counselling, group work, professional consultation, and professional and community education programs. To hear from one of our Counsellors, please click here.

About the role

As a Counsellor/Advocate, you will provide trauma-informed counselling, advocacy and support to victim-survivors of sexual assault, helping to promote recovery, safety and empowerment. You will work within a collaborative, rights-based framework and be part of a supportive and highly experienced team committed to delivering best-practice care. ECASA fosters a positive and connected workplace culture, offering comprehensive supervision, regular professional development and ongoing learning opportunities to strengthen your expertise in sexual assault, trauma and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

The position is primarily based at our Ringwood East site, however travel to outreach locations across Melbourne's eastern suburbs may be required. This role includes participation in an after-hours on-call roster, with a minimum commitment of two shifts per month.

What you'll bring





- A tertiary qualification in Social Work or Psychology.
- Experience in sexual assault, family violence and/or mental health, with an understanding of trauma assessment and treatment.
- An understanding of the dynamics and impact of sexual assault related to adults and young people/children.
- A respectful, compassionate, innovative, and reflective approach with a passion for making a difference in the lives of those impacted by sexual assault.
- Flexibility to move between sites and the capacity to engage and build professional relationships with other teams and agencies.

What we offer

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

- Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, career development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.

- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and career development leave, and leave purchasing options.

- Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.

- Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

Interested in joining us?

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role.

You must be eligible to work in Australia.



Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.

Click here to view our Candidate Guide and learn more about our recruitment process.

Our commitments

- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.

- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.

- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.

- We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.

Please click here to view the position descriptions:

- Social Worker
- Psychologist

Contact Person: Melinda Dows

Contact Number: 9870 7310

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Posting End Date: Friday 4 December 2026

Need help submitting your application?
Contact the person listed in the advertisement or our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) •••• •555 (option 1) or [email protected], including discussing any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

Our Values in Action
Respect for all | Safe and welcoming | Partnering in care | Innovate, learn and lead

📌 Social Work/Psychology Counsellor Advocate (Ringwood East)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Ringwood East