SEXUAL ASSAULT COUNSELLOR

True Relationships and Reproductive Health

Make a meaningful impact on people, culture, and community.

At True, we work alongside schools, communities, professionals, and individuals to deliver clinical services, education and counselling that empowers people and strengthens communities.

- Trusted leader in a specialised field: True is recognised for its expertise in reproductive health and sexual health, health promotion and education and community capacity building.
- Purpose-driven, not-for-profit impact: Be part of a respected organisation where your work directly contributes to improved health literacy, reducing barriers to accessing services and supporting equitable health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals and communities.
- Values-led in action: Our commitment to Respect, Excellence, Courage, and Partnership shapes how we engage, collaborate, and support our people and communities.

About the Role As part of our Cairns Sexual Assault Service, this role provides trauma-informed counselling, support, and advocacy to people aged 12 and above who have who have experienced sexual harm, and children and young people aged 12 to 17 years both inside and external to the statutory child protection system who have experienced sexual violence and/ or exhibiting sexually reactive behaviours (SRB).

The role also involves supporting non-offending family members, kin, caregivers and/or carers and support networks including Child Safety, Youth Justice, schools, and health professionals.

Your duties will include

- Providing individualised, developmentally appropriate trauma-informed therapy to children and young people referred to the CSAS program.
- Offering counselling and psychoeducation to caregivers to support family safety and engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Conducting comprehensive assessments and develop case plans in collaboration with the client, family,



and other professionals.
- Participating in regular clinical supervision and team case discussions.
- Maintaining accurate and timely case notes, reports, and risk assessments.
- Liaising and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure coordinated and responsive care.
- Contributing to community education and prevention initiatives where relevant.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or a related field.
- Qualified registration with AHPRA (Psychologist) or membership with a relevant professional body such as AASW or PACFA.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in therapeutic work with children, young people and/or families, ideally in a trauma or sexual assault setting.
- Understanding of harmful sexual behaviours and ability to work safely and respectfully with young people who have engaged in HSB.
- Strong knowledge of child development, trauma impacts, and family systems.
- High-level communication, clinical documentation, and teamwork skills.

Desirable:

- Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of relevant legislative and statutory frameworks (e.g. child protection, youth justice).
- Training in specific therapeutic models such as TF-CBT, EMDR, or play-based approaches.

What we offer

- Access to full not-for-profit (NFP) salary packaging benefits.
- 5 weeks of annual leave (pro rata) to support rest, family and wellbeing.
- Leave that supports every stage of life, including 2 wellbeing days,



3 paid reproductive leave and 12 weeks paid parental leave.
- True Enterprise Agreement with a commitment to salary growth
- Professional development and career growth opportunities, supported by investment in training, learning and skills development.
- The opportunity to build industry knowledge and insights at the intersection of healthcare, education and community services.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- A culture that values professionalism, inclusion, innovation and continuous learning.

Our commitment to child safety True is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We actively create a culturally safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for all. Our workforce reflects this commitment through safe, respectful, and accountable practices.

Our commitment to Culturally Supportive Practice

At True, we are committed to creating a culturally safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where people feel respected, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We recognise and respect the diverse cultures, identities, experiences and perspectives of our workforce and the communities we serve. Through culturally responsive practice, ongoing learning and meaningful relationships, we strive to ensure our employment practices and services are inclusive, equitable and grounded in respect, trust and understanding.

How to apply

If you share our commitment to respect, compassion and empowering people through trauma-informed support, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now through our recruitment portal and take the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work with True.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and recruitment may progress before the advertised closing date.

For recruitment support, please email [email protected]

📌 Sexual Assault Counsellor (Cairns)
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