SASS is currently embarking on an exciting phase of growth as we broaden our support for victim-survivors of sexual assault and their families. As a centre specialising in sexual assault support, we are now extending our assistance to clients through evidence-backed group support modalities, including yoga, art therapy, and group counselling.

Concurrently, we are also expanding our individual counselling services. This presents a compelling opportunity to join our dynamic team in various new roles encompassing one on one and group counselling. 

At SASS, we believe in a world free from sexual violence and harassment. Our compassionate team is dedicated to empowering survivors though individual support, creating safer environments through primary prevention, and advocating for change. SASS is an organisation guided by trauma informed principles, and highly values diversity, continuous quality improvement and staff development. 

SASS is seeking applications from passionate, energetic, and committed counsellors to join our team on a part-time or full-time basis.  

The person/s appointed will have the opportunity to work across our home SASS site based in New Town and the Arch site based in Hobart city.

We encourage you to apply for this role if you: 

• Are a skilled and experienced clinician with a knowledge of, and experience in, a broad range of trauma informed therapies; 
• Have experience working with adults, and or children and young people who have experienced trauma;
• Want to use your counselling skills to support a case load of clients on their journey to recovery.

A current National Police Check, Working with Vulnerable People Card are requirements for all SASS employees. 

All SASS employees are entitled to fully salary packaging benefits, individual professional development budgets and additional leave over the Christmas period.   

For a copy of the Position Description and Selection Criteria please contact [email protected] or go online: https://www.sass.org.au/join-our-team. For further information on the role please contact Ely on (03) 6231 0044.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, so we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible, but at the latest by midnight on 26th November 2023.