Sexual Assault Counsellor

Northern Rivers Community Gateway; North Lismore; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks bonus leave over Christmas

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Northern Rivers Community Gateway in Lismore is seeking a Sexual Assault Counsellor to join the Clinical Services team on a permanent part-time basis, 28 hours per week. You will provide free, trauma-informed counselling to children, adolescents and adults affected by trauma, including sexual abuse, and lead therapeutic group work with a collaborative, values-driven team.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or Counselling, demonstrable counselling and group-work

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or a related field.
• Experience providing counselling and therapeutic group work.
• Strong trauma assessment and intervention skills.
• 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.
• Competency using Microsoft Office and client database systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Counselling

Group therapy

Cultural sensitivity

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor-level qualification in related field

Postgraduate qualification in Psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Client database systems

Job description

Permanent Part-Time 28 Hours/Week

Enjoy an Additional 2 Weeks of Bonus Leave Over Christmas

This position is classified under the SCHADS Award at Level 6, with the final level determined based on qualifications, experience and demonstrated competency.

About Community Gateway

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.

About the Role

We are seeking a Sexual Assault Counsellor to join our Clinical Services 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.

Key Responsibilities

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

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

About You

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, Social Work, Counselling, or a related field.

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 or a related field.

Additional Requirements

NSW Working with Children Check

National Police Check

Current NSW Driver Licence

Why Work With Us?

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

Enjoy 2 weeks additional paid bonus leave over Christmas (separate from annual leave)

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.

Applications close 16 October 2026