Employment Type : Casual
Position Classification : Social Worker Level 1/2; Sexual Assault Worker Level 1/2 or Psychologist
Location : Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID : REQ
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life‑long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia
About the Role
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation's most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
You will need to be available and respond immediately to all contacts whilst rostered on‑call for the Sexual Assault Counselling Service SLHD including attendance at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital within 1 hour of being called in.
You will provide an after‑hours counselling response to adults and young people aged 14 years and older who have been recently sexually assaulted within the context of a joint response with the Sexual Assault Medical Service. For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
* Social Worker: Degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership of AASW (or)
* Sexual Assault Worker: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Counselling or other qualification deemed equivalent (or)
* Psychologist: Tertiary qualifications in Psychology and registration with AHPRA.
* Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
* Experience working in a crisis environment including skills in conducting psychosocial assessments, risk assessments and providing crisis counselling to clients in distress.
* Knowledge of the psychosocial and medico‑legal issues associated with sexual assault and other forms of violence, abuse, and neglect.
* Ability to attend RPA Hospital within 1 hour of being called in as you will be rostered onto the 24/7 crisis roster.
Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised under section 31(2h) of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977.
Benefits and Perks
* Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
* Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
* Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
* Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy PD2024_015.
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For enquiries, please contact Cherry Bach, Acting Manager, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Counselling Service, on or via email at
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Applications Close: 17 December 2025
For Applicant Support and Information, visit Applicant Information.
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