Adult Survivor Program Groupwork Counsellor

NSW Health; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport access

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

NSW Health in Blacktown is recruiting for an Adult Survivor Program Groupwork Counsellor to design, deliver and evaluate trauma-informed group programs for adult survivors of child sexual abuse.

You will work with lived experience contributors and clinicians in a compassionate, recovery-oriented setting, with opportunities for professional development, supervision and collaboration across services.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification (minimum bachelor’s) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Graduate Certificate in Human & Community Services and eligibility for professional registration.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating therapeutic or support groups, ideally within a trauma or violence-informed context.
• Counselling and case management skills, with the ability to work therapeutically with people affected by violence, abuse and neglect.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and understanding of the impacts of childhood sexual assault on adult survivors.
• Understanding of culturally safe practice, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of group programs that support healing, connection and recovery for adult survivors of child sexual abuse.
• 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 use feedback and data to continuously improve program effectiveness.
• Provide counselling, early intervention support and case management through a small clinical caseload as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Counselling skills

Case management

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Bachelor-level qualification in Social Work/Psychology/Counselling

Job description

Adult Survivor Program Groupwork Counsellor

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:PermanentPart 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

Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling

Registration: Eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership.

Selection Criteria:

Tertiary qualification (minimum bachelor’s degree) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Graduate Certificate in Human & Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma) and eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership. Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.

Demonstrated experience facilitating therapeutic or support groups, ideally within a trauma or violence informed context

Demonstrated counselling and case management skills, with the ability to work therapeutically with people affected by violence, abuse, and neglect, including young people, using trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centred approaches.

Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and understanding of the impacts of childhood sexual assault on adult survivors

Understanding of culturally safe practice, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.

Demonstrated interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated capacity to work with in collaboration and partnership with a wide range of key internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge and understanding of the legal systems, legislation and policies & procedures relating to violence, abuse and neglect

Current NSW Driver’s License.

Requisition ID: REQ700878

Applications Close: 28th October 2026

Need more information?

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• For inquiries about the role, contact Pradeep on Kaur 02 9881 8***.

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.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.