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SalarySouth West Healthcare's (SWH) South Western Centre Against Sexual Assault (SWCASA) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced social workersfor a Counsellor/Advocate position within the service.
Our SWCASA team provides specialised counselling to children, young people and adults who have experienced Sexual Assault or family violence, and to their non-offending family or support networks. We also provide intervention and support to children and young people who engage in harmful sexual behaviour. In addition, these roles will have the opportunity to assist with our intake response, community education and therapeutic group programs.
Reporting to a Senior Counsellor/Advocate, you will be supported by highly skilled and qualified clinicians and receive regular clinical supervision and peer support.
Position Overview:
- Permanent, Full time (80 hours per fortnight with a monthly ADO)
- Warrnambool Campus
With a tertiary qualification in social work, you will have experience in delivering therapeutic interventions, case management and risk assessments. With a comprehensive understanding of the issues relating to Sexual Assault and family violence within a gendered context, you will have significant knowledge and expertise in working therapeutically with children, young people and adults within a trauma informed framework.
The successful applicant will have excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work autonomously and within a team. You will be a values driven person who shares our vision for a community free from family violence and Sexual Assault. If you are committed to joining a client centred and dynamic team, then we welcome your application.
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
- Internal and external professional development opportunities;
- Ongoing clinical supervision;
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment.
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH .
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
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How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 28 January 2024.
Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the:
- Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026, with the appropriate classification Social Worker Grade 2
- Victorian Public Health Sector (Medical Scientists, Pharmacists And Psychologists) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 with the appropriate classification of Psychologist Grade 1 (Provisional) or Grade 2
- Police Record Check
- Employee Working with Children's Check
- Current Immunisation status
