• Liverpool, NSW
• Part-time – 3 days per week (2‑year contract)
• Competitive SCHADS Award Level 6.1–6.3 rates ($63.37–$66.18 per hour) depending on level of experience
• Plus additional leave during the Christmas closure period, salary packaging options and external clinical supervision

Make a Meaningful Impact at Rosebank

This is a unique opportunity to join Rosebank Child Sexual Abuse Service Inc. One of NSW’s longest-standing sexual abuse services. For over 40 years, we have built a workplace defined by stability, compassion, and deep commitment to the families we support. Our exceptional staff retention reflects the supportive, cohesive environment we’ve created, where people feel valued, connected, and able to do meaningful work.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate counsellor to join our small, cohesive team and provide long‑term, trauma‑informed therapeutic support to children, young people and their families.

This position is open to female applicants only, under an exemption granted by the NSW Attorney‑General’s Department (Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977, section 126).

About Rosebank

Rosebank Child Sexual Abuse Service Inc. provides free, long‑term face to face sexual assault counselling to children, young people and their families from Liverpool, Fairfield and Campbelltown. As one of the oldest services of our kind in NSW, we have developed specialised expertise in building trust, breaking down barriers created by sexual abuse, and creating safe, non‑judgemental spaces where children and young people can shape their own healing journey.

We are a small, supportive organisation with a strong focus on team cohesion and high‑quality therapeutic practice.

About the Role

You will provide specialised counselling and advocacy to children, young people and non‑offending family members. This includes:

• Long‑term, trauma‑informed counselling and creative therapeutic support
• Group work with children and young people
• Support for children under 10 with problematic or harmful sexualised behaviours
• Advocacy and referral support for families
• Court preparation for clients attending court
• Working within a child protection interagency framework
• Maintaining accurate client records and meeting professional and organisational standards
• Participating in supervision, team meetings, strategic planning and community education
• Building strong relationships with local services, schools and community organisations

Key Requirements

• Qualifications in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology or a related field
• Minimum 2 years experience supporting children, young people and families impacted by sexual assault
• Demonstrated clinical counselling experience
• Strong understanding of trauma, sexual violence, power and control, and the impacts of child sexual abuse
• Experience using child‑centred and trauma‑informed frameworks
• Advocacy and therapeutic case management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small, supportive team
• Experience working with diverse communities
• Working With Children Check and Criminal Record Checks
• Female applicants only (NSW Anti-Discrimination Act exemption)

Desirable Strengths

We warmly welcome applicants who bring:

• Bilingual counselling skills
• An Indigenous background and strong community connection
• Knowledge of Liverpool, Fairfield or Campbelltown communities
• Driver’s licence, own vehicle and comprehensive insurance
• Experience working in a non‑government organisation

What We Offer

• Competitive SCHADS Award Level 6.1–6.3 rates ($63.37–$66.18 per hour) depending on level of experience
• Strong organisational support, including regular internal and external clinical supervision
• Additional two weeks paid leave during the Christmas closure period
• Salary packaging benefits
• A stable, supportive and deeply connected team environment

Next steps

Click Apply Now to submit your application.

If you have any questions about the role, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Specialised Sexual Assault Counsellor / Advocate enquiry via EthicalJobs or call on 02 9601 3790.

Rosebank celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive work environment for its clients, staff and community. People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.