Female Sexual Assualt Worker (Lvl 3) - 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 leading health service provider in New South Wales is seeking a compassionate Sexual Assault Worker to provide essential support to survivors of assault. The role requires experience in case management and trauma-informed care, emphasizing the importance of a safe, healing environment. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant community impact.

Benefits

Salary packaging

Discounted Gym Membership

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a female according to genuine occupational qualification.
• Competent in trauma-informed care principles.
• Experience working with survivors of sexual assault.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic and support services for survivors of sexual assault.
• Manage cases, including intake and assessment.
• Participate in court preparation and provide court support.

Skills

Case management

Crisis counselling

Advocacy

Culturally sensitive support

Education

Relevant qualification in social work or related field

Job description

Overview

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week, until August 2026

Location: Rosemeadow Community Health Centre

Position Classification: Sexual Assault Worker Level 3

Remuneration: $2,154.06 - $2,223.86 per week

Requisition ID: REQ613530

Application Close Date: 26/10/2025

Interview Date Range: 29/10/2025 - 05/11/2025

Contact Details: Rhondele Mayo – 0460 039 019 | [e-mail]

Note: Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about creating safe, healing spaces for survivors of sexual assault? Do you thrive in a role where compassion, advocacy, and clinical expertise come together to change lives? If so, we invite you to be part of a dedicated team making a real difference.

We are seeking a committed and empathetic professional to provide a broad range of therapeutic and support services to children, young people, and adults who have experienced sexual assault—as well as their non-offending parents, carers, and significant others.

This is more than a job—it’s a calling. You’ll be walking alongside survivors on their journey to recovery, empowering them with dignity, respect, and unwavering support. Every day, your work will contribute to a safer, more compassionate community.

If you're ready to bring your skills, heart, and resilience to a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

What You'll be Doing

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.

• 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

This position is to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with SWSLHD policies and procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. The position will also participate in professional development, clinical supervision, teaching, quality activities and other relevant departmental and administrative duties.

Child, Youth and Family Clinical Services Directorate staff work within a trauma informed framework with an understanding of and responsiveness to the impact of trauma on children, young people and their families. The position will ensure that services are provided in a manner that is welcoming, safe and appropriate for all, including individuals, families and communities who have experienced trauma. By adopting a trauma-informed and family sensitive approach, health services can play a key part in identifying and meeting the needs of children, young people, individuals, families and communities who are vulnerable.

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
• Relevant qualification/ registration in one of the disciplines outlined in the position description
• Tell us about a time you worked collaboratively with legal staff, 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. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

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 CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. We are committed to a child safe culture and to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people.

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