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Sexual Assault Counsellor Casual NSW Health Location: Blacktown Hospital, Blacktown, NSW Employment Type: Casual Position Classification: Counsellor Level 3, Psychologist, Sexual Assault Worker Level 3, Social Worker Level 3 Remuneration: Counsellor, Sexual Assault Worker & Social Worker Level 3 $55.68 $58.52 per hour Psychologist $39.01 $57.10 per hour What Youll Be Doing: Provide after-hours crisis counselling and advocacy to individuals who have experienced recent sexual assault. Participate in a 24-hour on-call roster for crisis response. Deliver trauma-informed counselling and support to clients and their families. Facilitate medical and forensic examinations in collaboration with key partners. Maintain accurate records and contribute to service evaluation. Promote culturally responsive and integrated service delivery. What This Role Will Offer For You: Flexible rostering (evenings and public holidays) across a 24/7 on-call roster, with a minimum of two shifts per month. Access to case management support and debriefing as required. Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members. Access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services via the Fitness Passport for staff and immediate family members. How To Apply: Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below with examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Essential Criteria: Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling. Eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership. Selection Criteria: Tertiary qualification (minimum bachelors degree) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Graduate Certificate in Human & Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma) and eligibility for appropriate professional registration or membership. Demonstrated crisis experience and/or counselling experience in a sexual assault or violence, abuse & neglect setting. Ability to work autonomously as part of the after-hours crisis roster and to respond to calls from the Emergency Department or NSW Police within one hour. Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics and effects of sexual assault, physical abuse, neglect and domestic violence and commitment to integrated models for working with clients who have experienced trauma. Demonstrated understanding of intergenerational trauma and the principles of cultural safety, with experience in or commitment to providing culturally responsive services. Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. Knowledge and understanding of the legal systems, legislation and policies & procedures relating to violence, abuse and neglect. Current NSW Class C Drivers Licence and willingness to use it for work purposes. Requisition ID: REQ617259 Application Close: 9th November 2025 Legal & Diversity Statements: 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 adjustments consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit. A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for casual employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa. Contact: Louise Harvey 02 8890 7940 #J-18808-Ljbffr