At Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS), you’ll be part of a specialist, trauma-informed organisation committed to supporting victim-survivors of sexual violence and their families. In this role your work contributes to breaking cycles of harm, strengthening recovery, and fostering safer communities grounded in respect, dignity, and accountability.

We value diversity, inclusion, and professional growth. SASS offers ongoing training, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive, collaborative team culture.

SASS delivers 24/7 crisis support services including over weekends and public holidays. We are seeking passionate, energetic and committed after-hours crisis counsellors to join our team. The role involves working on a rotating roster once every 3–6 weeks, covering a full week at a time. You will be rostered on to one of two shifts: Shift One – weekdays 4.30pm–11pm and weekends/public holidays 9am–9pm, or Shift Two – weekdays 11pm–9am and weekends/public holidays 9pm–9am.

We encourage you to apply for this role if you:

• Can respond to call-outs to coordinate and physically attend (onsite) forensic medical examinations and police statements for recent sexual assaults, and support victim survivors through this process
• Have professional experience working in crisis response and sexual assault (essential)
• Have a degree in counselling, psychology, social work or similar with eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association (APS, AASW or PACFA)
• Have a passion for providing trauma-informed support
• Can work from home outside of normal hours on a rotating basis
• Are accessible outside normal business hours as part of ensuring sustainable 24/7 service coverage
• A current National Police Check and Working with Vulnerable People Card are requirements for all SASS employees.

next steps

To submit your application, please click ‘Apply Now’ by the closing date.

To enquire further about the role, ask questions or discuss any accommodations needed to participate in the recruitment process please contact on Ebony 62310044 or email [email protected] using the subject line: After Hours Crisis Counsellor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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