Sexual Assault Counsellor

Provide expert support, advocacy and counselling for sexual assault survivors

Remuneration: $77,358 – $116,038 per annum (dependent on qualifications) + superannuation + salary packaging

Location: Tamworth Community Health Service

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Counsellor Level 3, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3.

Requisition ID: REQ563986

Applications Close: Sunday 6th April 2025

Applicants must be female - under Section 31 (2) (h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

About the role:

This dynamic role will see you provide specialist one-on-one counselling, support, and advocacy to both children and adults victims of recent or historical sexual assault. You will also provide crisis response within the Tamworth Hospital Emergency Department, where you will coordinate responses for individuals who have been recently sexually assaulted, including offering medical forensic care and collaborating closely with healthcare professionals and external entities.

Where you’ll be working:

Tamworth is a modern, progressive city set in a picturesque backdrop of tree covered mountains. Renowned for its diversity and experiences, Tamworth proves that a rural lifestyle can be complemented by a thriving city experience. Make life-long friends and embrace the incredible lifestyle that Tamworth has to offer!

You will work within our Child and Family Health Allied Health team, which is a part of the broader Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) network. You will exhibit strong leadership skills, whilst working closely with our Aboriginal Specialist Counsellor and Level 1/2 Counsellor. Our team is collaborative and supportive, with a passion for providing confidential and empathetic support to survivors of sexual assault, coupled with a commitment to their well-being.

About You:

We are looking for someone with strong leadership experience and sound communication skills. The ability to form and sustain relationships with other services will be vital to your success in this role, as you will be in constant contact with other mental health services, as well as the NSW Police and Department of Communities and Justice.

Requirements:

• Applicant must be female as per section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (1977).
• Must hold as a minimum a bachelor's degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers; or a four year degree in psychology, being a three year degree with a fourth year honours in psychology or a qualification deemed equivalent by the employer which provides full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia; or a bachelor's degree in counselling or a related field, or other qualification deemed relevant by the employer.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW

Additional Information:

• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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For role related queries or questions contact Marisa Barnes on Marisa.Barnes@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.