Grade 2 SECASA Counsellor/Advocate (Social Worker or Psychologist)

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Our Journey:  

The South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SECASA), is a program of Monash Health and has the responsibility in the Southern Region of the Department of Families, Fairness & Housing (DFFH) for: 

• The provision and development of effective services to victim/survivors and associated people affected by sexual assault and family violence. 

• The provision of assessment and treatment for adults, children and young people who have displayed harmful sexual behaviour. 

• The provision of public education and professional training on sexual assault and anti-violence issues 

• Social planning and processes related to reducing societal violence. 

A Day in the Life 

As a Grade 2 Counsellor/Advocate you will provide high quality trauma focussed counselling and therapeutic interventions, driven by frameworks of intersectionality, gender equality, anti-oppression, and a human rights-based approach. This position requires a truly collaborative approach, working with clients, their families and key agencies, within the scope of current legislation and professional guidelines. Key purpose of this role includes:  

• To provide counselling and therapeutic interventions to people who have experienced sexual assault and/or family violence  

• To undertake evidence-based and trauma focussed assessments, case formulation, goal setting, counselling, and crisis response 

• To work collaboratively with the client and key agencies to advocate for, assess and respond to identified risk  

• To contribute to the After-Hours rosters  

What You Bring:  

• Demonstrated clinical experience working with and responding to complex trauma related to sexual assault and/or family violence  

• Crisis intervention skills necessary for supporting people who have experienced sexual assault and/or family violence  

• Experience working with adults with trauma related to sexual assault and/or family violence  

• Experience working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to enhance wellbeing and safety for clients  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Excellent team work, interpersonal and communication skills, including building trust and rapport with colleagues and external agencies 

About You 

What you need:  

Social Work  

• Bachelor of Social Work or Masters Social Work Qualifying OR Master of Social Work, OR equivalent as assessed and approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

• Eligible for ordinary membership of AASW (http://www.aasw.asn.au/)

• Written evidence of eligibility for AASW membership for overseas qualifications is required.

• Minimum of two years’ experience as a qualified Social Worker 

• Accredited Social Worker and/or Accredited Mental Health Social Worker: As approved by the AASW (Desirable)

OR 

Psychology  

• Current general registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Authority (AHPRA) 

• A minimum of two years’ experience as a generally registered psychologist

• Hold or working toward endorsement in Clinical, Counselling, Educational and Development or Forensic psychology (Desirable) 

In Return: 

• You will be part of a highly committed and compassionate team  

• Be part of a service that values you and all you bring to the counsellor/advocate role.  

• Strong focus on self-care and professional development  

• Work in a team with a diverse range of experience for you to draw upon  

• Receive evidence-based training providing you with the skills to be a competent counsellor in this specialist field  

• Be part of an expanding service with multiple projects focusing on improving service delivery and improving the client experience  

• Provided with a range of internal opportunities within the SECASA service to evidence our commitment to your development.  

• Work with a team where social work values are evident in daily practice including being passionate about reducing sexual assault and family violence through social change.  

Please note: Positions available at our Dandenong and Cranbourne sites 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Team Leader Elissa Cross on 0488 646 133.  

For the Position Description, please click here! 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Team Leader Elissa Cross on 0488 646 133

Position Description can be found :

Social Worker here

Psychologist here

Counsellor Advocate here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications Close 17 March 2025