SAS Counsellor (Social Worker/ Psychologist/Sexual Assault Worker/Counsellor) – Wagga Wagga
Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce providing culturally safe, trauma informed therapeutic support to children, adolescents, adults and families impacted by sexual assault, as well as support children with harmful sexual behaviours.
Our benefits:
A collaborative, teams-based multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
Engaging and intellectually stimulating work
A team that is inclusive, respectful, and values the diverse communities it serves
A position dedicated to empowering others
Salary packaging, novated leasing, and Health and Wellbeing Support
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time Opportunity
Position Classification: Social Worker, Psychologist, Sexual Assault Worker, Counsellor (with PACFA membership)
Remuneration: $76.364.00 – $108,943.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ665070
Location: Wagga Wagga
What you’ll be doing:
In this role, you’ll provide crisis intervention and trauma‑informed counselling to children, adolescents, adults and families impacted by sexual assault, as well as support children with harmful sexual behaviours. You’ll work with medical and nursing teams to coordinate care, collaborate with police and community services through JIRT, and deliver outreach counselling across the district. You’ll also participate in the 24/7 on‑call roster, maintain accurate clinical documentation, contribute to community education, and take part in team meetings and ongoing professional development.
Your responsibilities will include.
Providing trauma-informed, culturally safe counselling and therapeutic support
Support children with problematic or harmful sexual behaviours through specialised therapeutic interventions.
Coordinate medical examinations and follow‑up care with medical and nursing teams.
Work with police, community services and health partners as part of the Joint Investigation Response Team (JIRT).
Provide education and training to professionals, clients and community groups.
Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.
Who we are:
We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work, and are proud that our team is as diverse as the vibrant communities we support.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) delivers high-quality healthcare services to communities across regional and rural NSW. We are committed to building a skilled, confident and supported mental health workforce that delivers safe, evidence-based and compassionate care.
Criteria:
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
Relevant qualification in Social Work, Psychologist (with AHPRA) Sexual Assault Worker or Counsellor (with PACFA membership) and evidence of registration of membership (or eligibility) with Australian recognised peak body.
Strong crisis intervention skills and ability to manage urgent situations.
Experience in trauma‑informed counselling and understanding of the impacts of sexual assault
NSW Working With Children Check and NSW Class C Drivers Licence
Being a person of female gender is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31H of the Anti-discrimination Act.
More information:
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Katie Lynch-Ridley, District Clinical Leader, Sexual Assault Counselling Services on 0499 611 788 or [email protected] for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 5 June 2026
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
