Description:
- Classification – Health Professionals Grade 2
- Pay range – $47.65 to $54.34 per hour
- Ongoing (the ongoing status of this position is subject to the renewal of government funding)
- Up to Full-time
- 76.0 hours per fortnight (1.0 EFT)
- 60.8 hours per fortnight (0.8 EFT) may be considered
For a copy of the Position Description, please visit our Work with Us web-page
ABOUT CASACV
CASACV is a leading agency in the prevention of sexual violence and the provision of specialist, evidence-based therapeutic services for children, young people and adults across the Loddon region. Services also extend to the support networks of those affected.
All services provided by CASACV are free and confidential, and include:
- Specialist counselling for adults, young people, and children who have experienced sexual assault and/or family violence – either recently or in the past – as well as for their non-offending parents, partners, families, and friends.
- 24-hour crisis care for recent sexual assault survivors, offering crisis response, support and advocacy.
- The REFOCUS Program, a family-centred, early intervention therapeutic service for children and young people under 18 who have engaged in problematic or harmful sexualised behaviours (HSB).
- Sector and community capacity-building through advocacy, secondary consultation, professional training, and community education.
At the heart of our work is feminism, which guides our commitment to gender equality and champions the rights of children, young people and adults to live free from sexual violence and harm as a fundamental human right.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role is responsible for providing specialised, trauma-informed counselling and support to children and young people who have experienced sexual assault and/or family violence, either recently or in the past. The role also involves providing support, guidance, and psychoeducation to non-offending parents, caregivers, and support networks to promote safety, healing, and recovery. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the role contributes to holistic, client-centred care through advocacy, case coordination, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
The role of Counsellor Advocate Children, Youth and Families is to:
- Manage a defined client caseload ensuring high-quality service delivery
- Conduct client assessments aligned with CASACV frameworks and best practice
- Develop, implement, and regularly review evidence-based therapeutic treatment and counselling plans with clear, measurable goals
- Advocate for clients and represent their needs within broader systems and with other professionals
- Deliver crisis responses to people who have been recently sexually assaulted
- Facilitate and engage in therapeutic group work sessions
- Attend outreach or co-location sites as required or rostered
For a copy of the Position Description, please visit our Work with Us web-page
ABOUT YOU
With a tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, counselling, family therapy or a related discipline and a minimum of one year of experience in providing therapeutic counselling to children, young people and their parents or caregivers, you will be able to demonstrate:
- Strong understanding of the impacts of sexual assault, family violence, and trauma on children, young people, and families
- Experience in developing and reviewing evidence-based therapeutic plans with measurable outcomes
- Proficiency in trauma-informed, evidence-based therapeutic modalities
- Skilled in conducting comprehensive client, risk, and safety assessments
- Clear and professional written communication skills, including case notes and reports
- Ability to engage clients with empathy, respect, and cultural sensitivity
- Effective time management and administrative skills in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative team player with experience in multidisciplinary settings
FURTHER INFORMATION
For more information on this position please contact:
Emma Schneider
Team Leader Children, Youth and Families
Tel: 03 5441 0430
HOW TO APPLY
Please include your:
- CV
- A cover letter
- Response to the Key Selection Criteria
Please note applications without these components will not be considered
All positions are subject to a satisfactory Police Check, a valid Working with Children Check and confirmation of full Australian working rights.
Applications will remain open until we find the right candidate – someone who aligns with our values, shares our vision, and is a strong fit for our organisation.
WHY WORK FOR CASACV?
CASACV is a values-driven organisation and employer of choice, committed to staff health, wellbeing, and professional growth. We offer:
- A positive, supportive, and family-friendly workplace
- Generous above-award pay and entitlements
- Up to $2,500 in relocation and accommodation support
- 5 weeks’ annual leave
- Additional leave options including purchased leave, wellbeing leave, and cultural leave
- Ongoing training, education, and professional development opportunities
- Generous salary packaging up to $18,550 annually, with further options available
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including free annual flu vaccinations
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Clinical supervision with experienced professionals focused on reflective practice and growth
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion – we actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations.