Counsellor Advocate (GVCASA)

Reference Number: 2656

Job Title: Counsellor Advocate

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time                                                                  

Hours per Fortnight: 64 (8-9 days per fortnight) 

Location: Shepparton MDC - High Street, Shepparton 

Classification: Social Worker Grade 2 (SC21 – SC24), Psychologist Grade 2 (PK1 – PK4), Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 (NP81 – NP83), Occupational Therapist Grade 2 (VF6 – VF9)

Closing date: 14/07/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: Chelsea Sofra - Trauma Informed Services (CASA) Manager, chelsea.sofra@gvhealth.org.au, 5858 9300 
 

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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About the role:

Located within the Shepparton Multidisciplinary Centre (MDC), Trauma Informed Services holds responsibility for the development of systems and services across GV Health that strengthen co ordination of preventative, early intervention, therapeutic and advocacy responses to victims of interpersonal violence, including family violence, child abuse, elder abuse; and sexual assault services provided through Goulburn Valley Centre Against Sexual Assault (GVCASA). 
GVCASA is a specialist Sexual Assault Support Service and provides a range of services including crisis and therapeutic counselling, group work, advocacy, secondary consultation, training and community education. GVCASA supports victim survivors of sexual assault and child sexual abuse across the lifespan, and their non-offending support people. GVCASA’s main office is located in Shepparton and the service also provides outreach services across the Goulburn region, including but not limited to Seymour, Cobram and Yarrawonga. 

The GV CASA Counsellor Advocate works within a trauma informed practice framework and provides a range of therapeutic, counselling and advocacy services to victim/survivors of sexual assault, their families and significant other people. The support of the provision of community education and professional training on responding to sexual assault and the prevention of sexual assault is also a key component of this role.

The successful candidate will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Counselling, Occupational Therapy, Play Therapy, or other relevant profession. Nurses must have a postgraduate qualification or equivalent in mental health.
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as required and/or membership or eligibility for membership with relevant professional body e.g. AASW or APA
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience supporting victim survivors of sexual assault, child sexual abuse and/or other forms of trauma or violence;
• Experience assessing and identifying client needs, developing and reviewing care plans, facilitating referrals and linkages with relevant services and supports, and monitoring progress to achieve positive client outcomes;
• Demonstrated understanding of trauma informed therapy, and of what practicing in a trauma informed environment means;
• Clinical skills, experience and/or interest in:
• Counselling and crisis intervention with individuals and families;
• Development and facilitation of groups;
• Provision of community education and training;

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.