Overview Join a caring, multidisciplinary team at WSLHD IVPRS. Make a difference in the lives of vulnerable families. Collaborate with networks at local and state levels. Support and empower Aboriginal clients with expert sexual assault counselling, case management and crisis care in a trusted, community‑led role. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Sexual Assault Worker Level 1 / 2, Social Worker Level 1 / 2 Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications Counsellor, Sexual Assault Worker & Social Worker: $76,364 – $108,943 per annum Psychologist: $80,452 – $117,755 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours) Location: Blacktown Community Health Centre Where you'll be working Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of “better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond” and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment. What you'll be doing 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. IVPRS acknowledges and respects the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that supports and promotes cultural safety, diversity and inclusion. The BSAS Aboriginal Sexual Assault counsellor is responsible for the provision of specialist therapeutic and case management services to child, adolescent and adult victims of sexual assault and their non‑offending family members, including the provision of crisis counselling and support and facilitation of forensic/medical services as required. The Aboriginal Sexual Assault counsellor works closely with IVPRS and the Aboriginal Health Hub to assist with establishing trust and building relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and violence, abuse and neglect services in WSLHD. What's in it for you An exciting opportunity to work in a trauma‑informed, supportive and integrated service. Access to local and community Aboriginal support networks. Access to ongoing education and training as part of a professional development plan. Regular external clinical and cultural supervision and case management support. A diverse workload, with opportunities to be involved in the provision of capacity building, community development and prevention activities. Opportunities to undertake crisis work (after hours on‑call requirements can be negotiated). An accrued day off each month (for full‑time employees). Salary packaging. 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. Essential Criteria Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling. Eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership. Evidence of Diversity claim: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Selection Criteria Applicants are of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and accepted in the community as such. Tertiary qualification (minimum bachelor’s degree) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Graduate Certificate in Human & Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma) with demonstrated cultural expertise. Demonstrated experience in complex trauma and trauma‑informed practice, preferably within a Violence, Abuse & Neglect setting. Demonstrated assessment and case management skills with children, young people and adults. Demonstrated understanding of the inter‑related dynamics and effects of sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect and domestic violence and a commitment to integrated models for working with clients who have experienced trauma and abuse. Demonstrated understanding of intergenerational trauma and the principles of cultural safety. Demonstrated interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in collaboration and partnership with a wide range of key internal and external stakeholders. Valid unrestricted driver’s licence for use in NSW and willingness to travel in the course of employment. This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified position. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Include information about your Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander identity in your application. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply and, where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today. #J-18808-Ljbffr