Sexual Assault Counsellor

True Relationships, Sexual and Reproductive Health

Make a meaningful impact on people, culture, and community. 

At True Relationships our work goes beyond healthcare. We support people to experience safe, respectful relationships and positive sexual and reproductive health across their lives.  

• Work at the intersection of healthcare and social impact: True operates in a unique and meaningful space—sexual and reproductive health, sexual assault response, education, and community engagement—delivering services that support safety, recovery, wellbeing, and long-term social change.
• Trusted leader in a specialised field: Join an organisation recognised for its expertise, advocacy, and evidence-based practice in sexual and reproductive health, relationships education, and trauma-informed sexual assault response services.
• Purpose-driven, not-for-profit impact: Be part of a respected not-for-profit healthcare organisation where your work directly supports better health, safety, healing, and wellbeing outcomes for individuals and communities.
• Specialist sexual assault response service: Work alongside experienced professionals within a dedicated trauma-informed service supporting people impacted by sexual violence, while contributing to therapeutic recovery, advocacy, community education, and systems that promote safety and healing.
• Values-led in action: Our commitment to Respect, Excellence, Courage, and Partnership shapes how we lead, make decisions, and support our people.

Help create pathways to healing

Every conversation matters. Every safe response matters. Every therapeutic relationship has the potential to support recovery, empowerment, and hope.

At CSAS, our counsellors work alongside people navigating some of the most challenging experiences of their lives. Through compassionate, trauma-informed practice, you will help individuals and families feel heard, supported, and connected to the services and strategies that support healing and safety.

This is more than a counselling role — it is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful change within a specialist service that values dignity, cultural respect, professional integrity, and community impact.

What we offer 

• Competitive Salary + super 
• Access to full NFP salary packaging to increase your take-home pay  
• 5 weeks annual leave to support family, rest and wellbeing  
• Paid Wellbeing Days
• Openness to full-time or part-time arrangements    
• A conveniently located office in Cairns, close to the CBD   
• Opportunities for professional growth and professional development investment

Cairns Sexual Assault Service (CSAS)

Join a team creating safety, healing, and hope for people impacted by sexual violence.

Cairns Sexual Assault Service is seeking compassionate, skilled, and trauma-informed Counsellors to support adults and young people aged 12 years and over who have experienced sexual assault, sexual abuse, or harmful sexual behaviours. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a specialist service committed to recovery, dignity, safety, and community wellbeing.

Working within a highly supportive multidisciplinary environment, you will provide confidential counselling, crisis response, advocacy, psychoeducation, and therapeutic support to clients and their non-offending family members, carers, and support networks. You will contribute to a service grounded in evidence-based practice, cultural safety, and safeguarding principles, while helping strengthen pathways to healing for individuals and communities across Far North Queensland.

About the role

As a Counsellor within CSAS, you will deliver trauma-informed therapeutic interventions through face-to-face, telephone, Teams, and outreach-based services. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, external agencies, and community stakeholders to ensure clients receive holistic and responsive support.

This role includes:

• Providing confidential counselling and crisis support to adults and young people aged 12+
• Supporting clients impacted by sexual assault, abuse, and harmful sexual behaviours
• Delivering psychoeducation, safety planning, and advocacy
• Supporting non-offending family members, carers, and support persons
• Preparing case documentation, reports, and court-related documentation where required
• Participating in case reviews, supervision, professional development, and continuous service improvement
• Contributing to community education, health promotion, and awareness initiatives
• Working collaboratively within a trauma-informed and culturally responsive framework

About you

You are a compassionate and grounded practitioner who brings empathy, professionalism, and strong therapeutic capability to your work. You understand the impacts of trauma and sexual violence and are committed to delivering safe, respectful, and client-centred support.

You will bring:

• A degree qualification in psychology, counselling, or a related discipline
• Experience delivering evidence-based trauma-informed counselling to adults and/or young people
• Knowledge of the impacts and dynamics of sexual assault and violence
• Understanding of cross-cultural practice and culturally safe service delivery

Why join CSAS?

At CSAS, you will be part of a passionate and dedicated team committed to supporting recovery and reducing the impact of sexual violence in our communities. We value collaboration, professional growth, cultural respect, and creating a positive workplace where staff feel supported and empowered in their work. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful therapeutic work while helping shape responsive and inclusive services for people across Far North Queensland.

Apply now

If you are passionate about trauma-informed practice and want to contribute to a specialist service making a genuine impact in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people with diverse lived experiences are strongly encouraged.

Our commitment to child safety 

True is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We actively create a culturally safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for all. Our workforce reflects this commitment through safe, respectful, and accountable practices.