Sexual Assault Counsellor - Aboriginal identified
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 people impacted by sexual assault and interpersonal violence.
This is a meaningful opportunity to work within a strengths-based, family-centred and culturally grounded model of care, while being supported through a structured professional development pathway that allows progression across award levels.
About the Role
This role provides culturally safe, trauma-informed counselling and support to Aboriginal children, adults and families impacted by sexual assault and interpersonal violence. Working in partnership with local communities and services, you will help improve access to care and support healing and recovery. You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team with strong clinical and cultural supervision and development opportunities.
Your responsibilities will include.
* Providing trauma-informed, culturally safe counselling and therapeutic support
* Undertaking holistic psychosocial assessments and complex case management
* Working closely with Aboriginal communities, leaders and services
* Participating in community education, engagement and prevention activities
* Contributing to service development, quality improvement and team initiatives
* Participating in a 24/7 on-call roster for crisis response (with support)
* Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Position Classification: Dependent on qualification (Position Description)
Remuneration: $65,012.00 – $138,482.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ648786
Location: Wagga Wagga
Why Join Us
* Work in a role that makes a real impact on vulnerable communities.
* Access cultural supervision, mentoring, and professional development.
* Be part of a supportive team committed to collaboration and respect.
* Enjoy opportunities for career progression within the Aboriginal Development Pathway.
What We're Looking For
* Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement (Section 14 Anti-Discrimination Act 1977).
* Qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Graduate Certificate in ECAV qualification pathway - Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma) with demonstrated Cultural expertise
* Experience working with Aboriginal communities and understanding intergenerational trauma.
* Skills in child-centred, family-focused counselling and case management.
* Current NSW Driver's Licence and willingness to travel.
More information:
1) Download the Position Description
2) 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 for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 6 May 2026
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
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.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.