Adult Survivor Counsellor

at  Western Sydney Local Health District

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave.
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards.
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay.
  IVPRS leads, provides clinical services, and builds capacity in sexual assault, domestic violence, and child protection.
  Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
  Position Classification: Counsellor Level 3, Psychologist, Sexual Assault Worker Level 3, Social Worker Level 3
  Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
  Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
  Location: Grevillea Cottage

BEING FEMALE IS A GENUINE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION FOR THIS POSITION AS DESCRIBED UNDER SECTION 31 OF THE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION ACT, 1977 (NSW).

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

The Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Service (IVPRS) is responsible for strategic leadership, clinical service provision and capacity building for the portfolio areas of sexual assault, domestic violence and child protection.
The Adult Survivor Counsellor is responsible for the provision of specialist therapeutic and case management services to sexual assault victims, with a focus on adult victims of childhood sexual assault, via individual counselling and group-work programs.