Aboriginal domestic family violence and sexual assault counsellor - identified (warilla)

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This position is identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people as a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. #AboriginalEmployment

$76,364 - $138,482 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Warilla and Dapto Community Health Centres | REQ656575 | Grade: Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1-3 | Applications close: 17 May 2026

Job Summary

Do you have counselling skills and are someone who likes to take innovative approaches to complex situations? Are you passionate about supporting people throughout their healing journey? Then you could be the perfect person to join the ISLHD Domestic Family Violence and Sexual Assault Service (DFVSAS) located on the lands of the Dharawal and Yuin nations.

Key Responsibilities

This is a wonderful opportunity for a social worker/psychologist to join the busy and dynamic DFVSAS team. The role is part of a team of counsellors, providing assessments, crisis and ongoing counselling to adults who have experienced domestic violence, and children and adults who have experienced sexual assault.

Essential Criteria

• Has a degree in social work or psychology and full AHPRA registration.
• Has experience working with adults, young people and children with complex trauma.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the key health issues that impact Aboriginal people and communities.
• Has the ability to provide cultural supervision and education.

Benefits

• Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full‐time employees).
• Salary packaging – less tax and more take‐home pay.
• Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre‐taxed salary (eligible full‐time employees).
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families.
• Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities.
• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• Current AHPRA Registration or Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Valid NSW Drivers Licence.
• Corroboration of Aboriginality and community.

Equal Opportunity and Child‐Safe Commitment

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive setting for all employees.

ISLHD 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. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Location

ISLHD operates across a region covering 5,687 square kilometres, providing community health services across 58 locations.