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If so, please log into SuccessFactors from the intranet and select Home > Careers to apply and view all available roles, including internal-only roles. Casual role with flexible hours availableParkville location, with multiple public transport options$44.77 - $51.46 per hour + salary packaging + superThe Royal Women's Hospital is one of Australia's oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women's health.
Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.
About CASA House Located in the heart of Melbourne, the Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA House) is a department of the Royal Women's Hospital.
CASA House works with people of all genders (including providing support to trans and gender diverse people and non-binary people and communities) and provides 24-hour services to victim survivors of sexual assault, including immediate crisis care, counselling, support and advocacy, after hours crisis response, support groups, and support for non-offending family members and friends.
CASA House also provides secondary consultation, education and training, research and public advocacy.
At CASA House you will be joining a team which values inclusivity, diversity and intersectionality, a team that is passionate about ensuring victim/ survivors are provided with timely support and that the silence which surrounds sexual assault continues to be broken.
You will find a workplace that is collaborative, progressive and passionate about learning and working together to ensure you find the exceptional in your everyday.
About the role The Casual Counsellor/Advocate is primarily responsible for the provision of crisis counselling and advocacy services to adult victim survivors of recent sexual assault and involves participation in the after-hours on-call roster for responding to victim survivors of recent sexual assault at the Crisis Care Unit located at the Women's Emergency Centre of the Women's hospital.
All services are delivered within a clearly articulated intersectional feminist, rights advocacy, violence and trauma informed practice framework.
A regular day will see you:
Participate in the after-hours on-call roster for responding to victim survivors of recent sexual assault.
The after-hours on-call roster covers each weeknight (5pm-9am) and all weekends and public holidaysSupport adults who have experienced a recent sexual assault at the Crisis Care Unit located at Women's Emergency Care at the Women's hospitalCoordinate the provision of follow-up medical support, and advocate on behalf of victim survivors with other systems including health, police and community support agenciesProvide information to victim survivors regarding services, supports, optionsUsing an intersectional approach, demonstrate an understanding of cultural issues with a view to provision of culturally safe and responsive practiceThis is an after-hours/recall position.
About you You will be someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and advocate effectively.
You'll bring with you:
Tertiary qualifications in Social Work or other relevant health professionEligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or other relevant professional body (e.g.
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and/or Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia)Demonstrated crisis counselling experience and knowledge and skills in supporting survivors of sexual assault and violenceThe ability to provide a service based on an intersectional feminist, rights advocacy, violence and trauma informed practice frameworkComputer literacy and proficiencyAt the Women's you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning.
We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day.
We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:
Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodationA suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing programPublic transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclistsOnsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library servicesMentoring, learning and career development opportunitiesInclusion and belonging The Women's celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.
We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters.
We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and three COVID-19 vaccinations, and may include a range of additional vaccinations including influenza, as required by the Department of Health.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.
We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
Position Title: Senior Counsellor Advocate
Contact number: 03 9635 3600
Alternate Contact Person: Katharine Chandler
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