Female Sexual Assualt Worker (Lvl 1-2) - Rosemeadow Community Health Centre - Temp FT

NSW Health; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service in Australia is seeking a Sexual Assault Worker to provide essential therapeutic services to survivors of sexual assault. The role focuses on case management, crisis support, and advocacy, particularly for individuals from diverse backgrounds. This is a full-time position located in Rosemeadow Community Health Centre, offering a salary range of $1,407.22 - $2,007.58 per week.

Benefits

Salary packaging

Discounted Gym Membership

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology or other relevant counselling degree.
• Demonstrated cultural expertise.
• Experience in handling sexual assault cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic and support services for sexual assault survivors.
• Conduct assessments, case planning, and referrals.
• Manage intake and support during court processes.

Skills

Crisis counselling

Case management

Advocacy

Cultural expertise

Trauma-informed care

Education

Degree in Social Work or Psychology

Job description

Overview

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until July 2026. Location: Rosemeadow Community Health Centre. Position Classification: Sexual Assault Worker Level 1- 2. Remuneration: $1,407.22 - $2,007.58 per week. Requisition ID: REQ609957. Application Close Date: 12/10/2025. Interview Date Range: 15/10/2025 – 22/10/2025. Contact Details: Rhondele Mayo – 0460 039 019 | [e-mail].

About the Opportunity

The position is responsible for the provision of a broad range of therapeutic and support services for children, young people and adults who have experienced sexual assault as well as their non-offending parents/carers and significant others.

This response includes:

• Case management, counselling, crisis counselling, advocacy and support during medical examinations.
• Intake, assessment, case planning and referral functions.
• Participation on the afterhours sexual assault roster
• Court preparation and court support

What You\'ll be Doing

This position will have a professional development plan in place that will provide the opportunity for work based development which allows for progression through the Award levels in accordance with the incumbent’s skill acquisition.

Where You\'ll Be Working

SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.

These services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, acute and post-acute treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations, offering specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities.

With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.

The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

• Being a woman is a genuine requirement for this position under Section 31.2H of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
• Degree in Social Work, Psychology or other relevant counselling degree deemed appropriate by employer or completion in the ECAV pathway, with demonstrated cultural expertise.
• Tell us about a time you worked collaboratively with legal services, medical staff, or social services in a sexual assault case. How did you ensure the survivor’s needs remained central throughout the process?
• Can you describe how you apply trauma-informed care principles when supporting survivors of sexual assault, particularly in culturally diverse communities.
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver\'s license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner\'s licenses are not permitted.

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging — South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Details available from Smart Salary.

Health & Fitness — South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHD’s key strategy to positively transform experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is safe, high quality and personalised, and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

Eligibility — To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming differences and encouraging applicants from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child-safe culture and ensuring children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff and applicants are encouraged to take safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously.

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