About the Role

We have an exciting new opportunity at South West Healthcare (SWH)! Are you a passionate and dedicated Social Worker, Psychologist, or Counsellor, who is committed to supporting child and adult survivors of sexual assault and family violence? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of community members in the South West impacted by gender-based violence? Come join our growing Southwestern Centre Against Sexual Assault (SWCASA) Intake team as a Counsellor/Advocate and help us support survivors through their process of healing and trauma recovery.

As a Counsellor/Advocate in the SWCASA Intake team, you will accept referrals and undertake comprehensive assessments to determine program eligibility and priority for clients across our four therapeutic service streams. SWCASA are funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) to provide the following programs:

• Sexual Assault and Support Service
• Harmful Sexual Behaviours Program
• Family Violence counselling - Women and Children
• Heart - For Healing, Empowerment and Recovery after Family Violence - counselling for adults and children who have experienced family violence.

Additionally, this role includes opportunities to contribute to our community education initiatives, therapeutic group programs and brief intervention counselling support.

Position overview

• Employment Type: Full Time (80 hours per fortnight with a monthly ADO), Fixed Term position
• August 2026 - November 2026
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Social Worker Grade 2
• Salary Range: $90,235.60 - $103,724.40 pro rata, plus superannuation

What you Bring

Eligible applicants will have clinical experience within the sexual assault and family violence sector and/or experience in delivering specialist counselling and interventions within a trauma-informed model of care.  Experience in conducting risk assessments, psychosocial assessments, safety planning, and adherence to MARAM legislative responsibilities is essential. Previous experience in an intake role is preferred.

This role works collaboratively with the SWCASA Team Leader to ensure consistent, high-quality therapeutic trauma-informed services for adults, adolescents, and children.

For specific enquiries regarding the role, please contact Samantha Croker on (03) 5564 4144 or email scroker@swh.net.au

How to apply:

Should you wish to apply from home type the following in your browser:

https://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.searchResults?in_organid=18003&in_searchBut=Search or go to People Hub > Me > Careers at SWH

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026.

Applications from current South West Healthcare employees are to be submitted online via our intranet and need to include: a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria by Sunday 06 September 2026.

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.

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.