About the organisation
WestCASA is a community based not-for-profit sexual assault, family violence and trauma counselling service operating in the western metropolitan region of Melbourne for over 30 years. WestCASA provides counselling, a crisis response, advocacy, education and training and is located in Werribee, with outreaches at Footscray, Melton and the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC, a women’s prison) at Ravenhall.
About the role
The successful applicant will provide counselling to people who experience sexual assault and related family violence and other trauma. The position will be based within WestCASA’s counselling services at Werribee, Footscray, Melton and/or Dame Phyllis Frost Centre.
Staff receive regular clinical supervision and support through the Clinical Services Manager and access to professional development both as part of a team and as an individual. WestCASA has a strong commitment to providing a learning environment and support for staff in their growth and development in this area of work.
WestCASA supports staff to develop capacities in relation to knowledge of current research and best practice in responding to complex trauma. WestCASA provides services within a feminist and rights-based framework.
WestCASA is a not-for-profit organisation with a community-based Board of Governance and a member of the state-wide peak organisation of sexual assault services CASA Forum. Services are funded by the Victorian Government.
The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to and understanding of the personal and political issues surrounding sexual assault & family violence. You will have experience or a strong interest in working with complex trauma in a therapeutic environment. You will be an excellent communicator, able to work independently and contribute to a resilient team.
WestCASA provides a varied, engaging and supportive professional work environment and will consider flexible work arrangements. Our staff form a vibrant and committed team. They are valued for their contribution and commitment and are supported in their professional development aspirations.
WestCASA welcomes applications from Aboriginal women and women from culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds. WestCASA welcomes applications from people who identify as LGBTIQ+.
A generous salary is paid in accordance with the Western Region Centre Against Sexual Assault (WestCASA) Employees Enterprise Agreement 2016 – 2020. Generous salary packaging and meal benefit allowance is also available. The conditions of employment will be in accordance with the agreements as above.
For further information regarding the position:
Please contact Robyn McIvor, Chief Executive Officer on (03) 9216 0411
Position descriptions are available from info@westcasa.org.au and on www.westcasa.org.au.
Applications close at 9.00am Monday 3rd February 2020.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Counsellor/Advocate (0.8 EFT) 1 Year Contract, ongoing depending via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Women
