Chance to make a difference - be part of the movement that is challenging harmful attitudes and behaviours contributing to sexual violence

Develop your passion for trauma-informed support in a collaborative, supportive, team environment

Full salary packaging and enhanced leave benefits

The Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) is a not-for-profit organisation committed to creating a healthy, safe Tasmania free from sexual violence.

SASS services include specialised therapeutic support for survivors of sexual violence and their supporters, as well as primary prevention education and training for organisations, institutions, and communities. Together, we are building a future where respect and safety are at the centre of every Tasmanian community.

As we further develop and expand our services, we have positions available for experienced counsellors to join the team:

Therapeutic Specialist – Children and Families: deliver trauma-informed therapeutic interventions to children, young people and their families.

Intake Counsellor/Brief Intervention Counsellor: be the first point of contact for clients and to be part of the implementation of our new Brief Intervention program.

We encourage you to apply for this role if you:

Have a minimum of two years professional experience working in crisis response and/or sexual assault counselling with understanding of associated issues

Are a skilled clinician with a knowledge of, and experience in, a broad range of trauma informed therapies, having worked with people who have experienced trauma

Have a degree in counselling, psychology, social work with eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association (APS, AASW or PACFA)

Have a current National Police Check and Working with Vulnerable People Card

These positions will be permanent, with the hours available from a minimum of 3 days per week, up to 5 days per week (subject to funding). We are interested in understanding applicant’s preferred hours and days of week.

All SASS employees are entitled to full salary packaging benefits, dedicated professional development budgets, additional leave over the Christmas period and our newly introduced paid parental leave. These positions are located at the new SASS offices in the Hobart CBD (and the multi-disciplinary ARCH centre in Hobart for Intake Counsellors).

Applications must include a CV, and maximum two-page cover letter responding to the Selection Criteria in the position description. Applications can be submitted via email to [email protected] by 9am Monday the 26th May. Please specify clearly which program/s you are applying for.

For a copy of the Position Descriptions (inclusive of Selection Criteria) please go to our website www.sass.org.au.
To enquire further about the role, ask questions or discuss any accommodations needed to participate in the recruitment process please contact Ellia Kelleher on 62310044 or email [email protected]