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Overview SAS Counsellor (Social Worker/ Sexual Assault Worker/Counsellor) - Young Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce providing culturally safe, trauma informed therapeutic support to children, adolescents, adults and families impacted by sexual assault, as well as support children with harmful sexual behaviours. Our Benefits A collaborative, teams-based multi-disciplinary approach to patient care Engaging and intellectually stimulating work A team that is inclusive, respectful, and values the diverse communities it serves A position dedicated to empowering others Salary packaging, novated leasing, and Health and Wellbeing Support Employment Type: Part Time Temporary (until 26 October 2026) Position Classification: Social Worker, Sexual Assault Worker, Counsellor (with ACA or PACFA membership) Remuneration: $76,364.00 $108,943.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours Per Week: up to 24 Requisition ID: REQ631690 Location: Young What Youll Be Doing In this role, youll provide crisis intervention and traumainformed counselling to children, adolescents, adults and families impacted by sexual assault, as well as support children with harmful sexual behaviours. Youll work with medical and nursing teams to coordinate care, collaborate with police and community services through JIRT, and deliver outreach counselling across the district. Youll also participate in the 24/7 oncall roster, maintain accurate clinical documentation, contribute to community education, and take part in team meetings and ongoing professional development. Providing trauma-informed, culturally safe counselling and therapeutic support Support children with problematic or harmful sexual behaviours through specialised therapeutic interventions. Coordinate medical examinations and followup care with medical and nursing teams. Work with police, community services and health partners as part of the Joint Investigation Response Team (JIRT). Provide education and training to professionals, clients and community groups. Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level. Who We Are We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work, and are proud that our team is as diverse as the vibrant communities we support. Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) delivers high-quality healthcare services to communities across regional and rural NSW. We are committed to building a skilled, confident and supported mental health workforce that delivers safe, evidence-based and compassionate care. Criteria Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: Relevant qualification in Social Work, Sexual Assault Worker or Counsellor (with ACA or PACFA membership) and evidence of registration of membership (or eligibility) with Australian recognised peak body. Strong crisis intervention skills and ability to manage urgent situations. Experience in traumainformed counselling and understanding of the impacts of sexual assault NSW Working With Children Check and NSW Clas C Drivers Licence *Being a person of female gender is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31H of the Anti-discrimination Act. More information Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Katie Lynch-Ridley, District Clinical Leader, Sexual Assault Counselling Services on 0499 611 788 or [email protected] for a confidential chat. Applications close: 24 February 2026 MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. #J-18808-Ljbffr