Sexual Assault Counsellor

Permanent Part-Time 21 Hours/Week | SCHADS Level 5

Community Gateway strongly values our employees and the important work they do for the community in delivering emergency relief and welfare services, community connections, health inclusion and community capacity building.

Established in Lismore nearly 50 years ago, we are firmly embedded in the communities we support.  Today we are a QIP accredited organisation, with over 20 programs and services in Lismore, Grafton, and across the Far North Coast.

We exist to reduce socioeconomic disadvantage by delivering practical help, advocacy and opportunities for people to have a voice in decisions that affect their lives. Our work is shaped by our values of integrity, respect, inclusion and compassion.

We provide a range of initiatives to develop and recognise our staff, and provide opportunities for regular team building events, and collaborative projects.

We are seeking a Sexual Assault Counsellor to join our Counselling & Case Management team on a permanent part-time basis, based in Lismore.

In this specialist role, you will provide free, trauma-informed counselling to:

• Children, adolescents and young adults who have experienced trauma, including sexual abuse

• Children who have displayed concerning or harmful sexual behaviours

• Adults who have experienced childhood sexual abuse

You will deliver individual counselling and facilitate therapeutic group work, while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary, values-driven team.

• Provide evidence-based, trauma-informed counselling and psychotherapy in individual and group settings

• Participate in intake, assessment, triage and waitlist management processes

• Conduct comprehensive client assessments and regularly review client outcomes

• Facilitate therapeutic group programs for children and young people

• Maintain accurate, confidential and timely case notes and client records

• Meet mandatory reporting obligations and manage clinical risk appropriately

• Prepare court reports and respond to subpoenas as required (with CEO approval)

• Establish and maintain referral pathways and participate in interdisciplinary networks

• Contribute to team meetings, case conferences and organisational supervision

• Provide peer support, in-service training and support clinical supervision programs as requested

You are a skilled, compassionate practitioner who brings sound professional judgement and a strong understanding of trauma-informed practice.

Essential requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology

• Demonstrated experience providing counselling and therapeutic group work

• Strong skills in trauma assessment and intervention

• Knowledge of child protection frameworks and therapeutic responses to sexual abuse

• Experience working in culturally sensitive and inclusive ways

• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a team environment

• Competency using Microsoft Office and client database systems

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualifications in Psychology

• NSW Working with Children Check

• National Police Check

• Current NSW Driver Licence

• Meaningful work that creates real impact in the community

• Supportive, values-driven and trauma-informed workplace

• Access to professional and clinical supervision

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development

• Flexible, family friendly not-for-profit environment

• Salary packaging benefits available

Community Gateway is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQSB+ individuals, people living with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.