Counsellor/Advocate (Social Worker or Psychologist) - SECASA

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available to join the South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SECASA) team as a Counsellor/Advocate. We have two positions available - one full time ongoing and one full time, fixed-term, until June 2027. Based across the outer south region, these roles are open to Social Workers and Psychologists who are passionate about supporting people impacted by sexual assault and family violence.

As a Grade 2 Counsellor/Advocate you will provide high quality trauma focused counselling and therapeutic interventions, driven by frameworks of intersectionality, gender equality, anti-oppression, and a human rights-based approach. This position requires a truly collaborative approach, working with clients, their families and key agencies, within the scope of current legislation and professional guidelines. Key purpose of this role includes:

• To provide counselling and therapeutic interventions to people who have experienced sexual assault and/or family violence

• To undertake evidence-based and trauma focussed assessments, case formulation, goal setting, counselling, and crisis response

• To work collaboratively with the client and key agencies to advocate for, assess and respond to identified risk

• To contribute to the After-Hours rosters

About Us

The South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SECASA), is a program of Monash Health and has the responsibility in the Southern Region of the Department of Families, Fairness & Housing (DFFH) for:

• The provision and development of effective services to victim/survivors and associated people affected by sexual assault and family violence.

• The provision of assessment and treatment for adults, children and young people who have displayed harmful sexual behaviour.

• The provision of public education and professional training on sexual assault and anti-violence issues

• Social planning and processes related to reducing societal violence.

About You

You are a skilled Social Worker or Psychologist with demonstrated clinical experience supporting adults who have experienced complex trauma related to sexual assault and/or family violence. You bring well-developed crisis intervention skills, enabling you to provide compassionate, effective support to people in distress.

With experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and external agencies, you are committed to enhancing the wellbeing and safety of your clients. You possess excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, building trust and rapport with both colleagues and partner organisations to achieve positive outcomes.

Qualification & licence requirements are as per the supportive documentation on our careers site (reference 7505).

At SECASA, you'll do more than provide counselling—you'll walk alongside people during some of the most difficult moments of their lives, helping them rebuild safety, confidence and hope.

This is meaningful work, but you won't do it alone. You'll join a highly skilled, compassionate and collaborative team that understands the importance of supporting each other as much as supporting our clients. Through regular clinical supervision, ongoing professional development and a strong culture of reflection and learning, you'll be empowered to grow your expertise while making a genuine difference every day.

As part of Monash Health, you'll also enjoy:

• Purpose with impact - Make a lasting difference for victim survivors and contribute to creating safer, stronger communities.
• Exceptional clinical support - Benefit from regular supervision, peer support and opportunities to learn from experienced clinicians.
• Professional growth - Access education, training and career development across Victoria's largest public health service.
• Salary packaging - Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
• Your wellbeing matters - Access our Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing initiatives and flexible supports that recognise the importance of caring for those who care for others.
• A culture of belonging - Join a team that values compassion, inclusion, respect and continuous improvement.

If you're looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your wellbeing is supported and your work creates lasting change, we'd love to welcome you to SECASA.

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Elissa Cross, Team Leader Outer South Area Team, on 0488 646 ***.

Applications Close: 16 August 2026