Social Work/Psychology Counsellor Advocate

Eastern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Health's ECASA invites applications for a part-time Social Work/Psychology Counsellor Advocate. Based at Ringwood East with travel to eastern suburbs, you will provide trauma-informed counselling and advocacy to victim-survivors of sexual assault, supporting recovery, safety and empowerment within a rights-based, collaborative team.

The role includes after-hours on-call, supervision, professional development, and flexible arrangements to support work–life balance.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work or Psychology is required.
• Experience in sexual assault, family violence and/or mental health.
• Understanding trauma assessment and treatment in adults and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed counselling and advocacy to victim-survivors of sexual assault.
• Work within a rights-based, collaborative team and participate in supervision and professional development.
• Agree to an after-hours on-call roster with a minimum of two shifts per month.

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work or Psychology

Job description

Social Work/Psychology Counsellor Advocate

• Part-time (3 days per week) until December 2027 with flexibility to support your ideal work-life balance
• Opportunity for a Social Worker or Psychologist to join our supportive, trauma-informed team
• Make a meaningful impact supporting victim-survivors while contributing to advocacy, recovery and positive community outcomes

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne's east and beyond.

Aboutthe Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault (ECASA)

ECASA provides free counselling and advocacy services to adults and young people/children in the Eastern Region who have experienced sexual assault recently and in the past. Our model of care provides crisis and short to medium term counselling, group work, professional consultation, and professional and community education programs.

About the role

As a Counsellor/Advocate, you will provide trauma-informed counselling, advocacy and support to victim-survivors of sexual assault, helping to promote recovery, safety and empowerment. You will work within a collaborative, rights-based framework and be part of a supportive and highly experienced team committed to delivering best-practice care. ECASA fosters a positive and connected workplace culture, offering comprehensive supervision, regular professional development and ongoing learning opportunities to strengthen your expertise in sexual assault, trauma and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

The position is primarily based at our Ringwood East site, however travel to outreach locations across Melbourne's eastern suburbs may be required. This role includes participation in an after-hours on-call roster, with a minimum commitment of two shifts per month.

What you'll bring

• A tertiaryqualification inSocial Work or Psychology.
• Experienceinsexual assault, family violence and/ormental health, with an understanding of trauma assessment and treatment.
• An understanding of the dynamics and impact of sexual assault related toadults and young people/children.
• A respectful, compassionate, innovative, and reflective approach with a passion for making a difference in the lives of those impacted by sexual assault.
• Flexibility to move between sites and the capacity to engage and build professional relationships with other teams and agencies.

What we offer

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

You must be eligible to work in Australia.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.

Our commitments

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.

Contact Number: 9870 7310

Contact Email: ************@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: Friday 4 December 2026

Our Values in Action
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