Position overview Employment Type: Permanent full time (80 hours per fortnight) including a monthly ADO Location: Warrnambool Classification: Social Worker Grade 2 Salary Range: $90,235.60 - $103,724.40 pro rata, plus superannuation About the role South West Healthcare's (SWH) South Western Centre Against Sexual Assault (SWCASA) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals to join our growing Intake Team. Our SWCASA team provides specialised counselling to children, young people and adults who have experienced sexual assault or family violence, and to their non-offending family or support networks. We also provide intervention and support to children and young people who engage in harmful sexual behaviour. As an intake Counsellor/Advocate, you will provide compassionate, trauma-informed first contact support to victim-survivors. This role requires you to conduct comprehensive risk and needs assessments, deliver crisis intervention, and facilitate safe and supported pathways into counselling, advocacy and case management programs. Working collaboratively with a team of highly skilled and experienced Counsellor/Advocates, you will contribute to responsive service delivery, accurate documentation and data collection, and continuous quality improvement as the service continues to expand to meet increasing community demand. You will maintain strong professional boundaries, uphold confidentiality, and align your practice with relevant legislation, practice standards and trauma-informed frameworks. Applicants with experience in group facilitation and/or brief intervention are strongly encouraged to apply. What you bring With a tertiary qualification in social work or equivalent, you will have experience in delivering therapeutic interventions, case management and risk assessments. With a comprehensive understanding of the issues relating to sexual assault and family violence within a gendered context, you will have significant knowledge and expertise in working therapeutically with children, young people and adults within a trauma informed framework. The successful applicant will have excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work autonomously and within a team. You will be a values driven person who shares our vision for a community free from family violence and sexual assault. If you are committed to joining a client centred and dynamic team, then we welcome your application. What we offer You will enjoy benefits such as: Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions Internal and external professional development opportunities Ongoing clinical supervision A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs Excellent terms and conditions of employment Who we are As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here. SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status. SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast. To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/ How to apply Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 8 March 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description. Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026. The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following: Police Record Check Employee Working with Children's Check, where required Current Immunisation status Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au
