At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and facilitate healing programs for adult survivors of child sexual abuse.
- Company: Join a compassionate team at Western Sydney Local Health District.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, ongoing training, and access to wellness programs.
- Other info: Supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in survivors' lives through innovative group work.
- Qualifications: Experience in counselling or related fields; passion for trauma-informed care.
The predicted salary is between 63.29 - 63.29 $ per hour.
Design and facilitate impactful survivor healing programs.
Join a specialist trauma-informed violence prevention service.
Collaborate with lived experience and multidisciplinary partners.
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.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 3, Psychologist, Sexual Assault Worker Level 3 & Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
- Counsellor, Sexual Assault Worker & Social Worker Level 3 – $61.31 - $63.29 per hour
- Psychologist – $42.19 - $61.76 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Blacktown - Community Health Centre
Where you'll be working: The Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Service (IVPRS) at Blacktown Community Health Centre provides specialist leadership, clinical services and workforce capacity building across sexual assault, domestic violence and child protection. As part of the Adult Survivor Program (ASP), you'll contribute to an innovative initiative focused on improving health and wellbeing outcomes for adult survivors of child sexual abuse, particularly those experiencing mental health and alcohol and other drug challenges.
This is an opportunity to join a compassionate, values-driven team committed to recovery-oriented, culturally responsive and trauma-informed care, where collaboration and innovation are central to service delivery.
- Be part of a growing specialist program making a genuine difference in survivors' lives.
- Work alongside experienced clinicians, lived experience contributors and community partners.
- Help shape innovative group-based therapeutic and psychoeducational programs.
- Foster stronger connections across Sexual Assault, Mental Health, Drug Health and Aboriginal Health services.
- Thrive in a supportive environment focused on professional growth, wellbeing and reflective practice.
What you'll be doing: As the Adult Survivor Program Groupwork Counsellor, you will lead the development, delivery and evaluation of group programs that support healing, connection and recovery for adult survivors of child sexual abuse. Drawing on trauma and violence-informed practice, you will create engaging, evidence-informed group experiences while working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure services remain responsive, inclusive and person-centred.
- Design, facilitate and evaluate innovative group programs in safe, inclusive and trauma-informed environments.
- Collaborate with lived experience representatives, health services and community partners to co-design and co-facilitate programs.
- Build strong referral pathways and partnerships to enhance access to coordinated wrap-around support.
- Monitor participant outcomes and utilise feedback and data to continuously improve program effectiveness.
- Provide counselling, early intervention support and case management through a small clinical caseload as required.
What this role will offer you:
- An exciting opportunity to work in a trauma informed, supportive and integrated service.
- Access to ongoing education and training as part of a professional development plan.
- Regular internal and external supervision (including cultural supervision/mentoring as relevant) and case management support.
- A diverse workload, with opportunities to be involved in the provision of capacity building, community development and prevention activities.
- 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.
Applications Close: 28th October 2026
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Adult Survivor Program Groupwork Counsellor in Blacktown employer: Western Sydney Local Health District
At Blacktown Hospital, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and professional development. As an Enrolled Nurse in our Forensic Mental Health Service, you'll benefit from ongoing training opportunities and a commitment to quality patient care, all while working in a vibrant community that fosters both personal and career growth.
Contact Details:
Western Sydney Local Health District Recruitment Team
