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Senior Counsellor Advocate

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-18 → 2026-10-22

Core

Provide advanced assessment, counselling, advocacy, and psychoeducation to victim survivors of sexual assault and their support networks, while leading a designated portfolio and providing clinical supervision.

Role type

Senior IC clinical social worker/psychologist (sexual assault specialist)

Builds

Crisis care services, intake processes, and specialized support programs for sexual assault survivors

Domain

Health + Social Work (Sexual Assault Support)

Required skills

Advanced clinical skills in trauma and sexual assault, clinical supervision, portfolio leadership, quality improvement, stakeholder engagement

Preferred skills

Experience with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities, research and evaluation

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Provide advanced counselling and advocacy to survivors; Lead and coordinate a designated portfolio; Provide clinical supervision to staff; Participate in after-hours crisis care; Contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement; Develop practice guidance and policies

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties