Current Recruitment
SAHSSI is currently recruiting for the following positions:
- Family Counsellor - Nowra
Part-time position 28 hours per week (Tues – Friday). Supporting children, young people and families impacted by Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) in the Shoalhaven. Fixed term contract to 30th June 2025.
SAHSSI is a not-for-profit specialist domestic violence and homelessness organisation offering:
- Attractive Not-For-Profit Salary Options
- SCHADS Level 5-6 (dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Ongoing Training and Development
- Staff Recognition and Reward Programs
- Option for flexible Public Holiday Leave for days of cultural or religious significance
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
- Internal and External supervision
Key documents:
- Position description
- How to address the criteria
To apply for this position, provide:
- Cover letter
- A separate document addressing the selection criteria
- Resume
ONLY APPLICANTS ADDRESSING THE SELECTION ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE CRITERIA WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.
Applications can be made via Seek or email Becky@sahssi.org.au
Essential criteria:
• Tertiary qualifications in psychology or counselling (minimum diploma of counselling) with counselling experience. Registration with the ACA or the willingness to complete registration during employment
• Strong communication (written and verbal), technology, interpersonal and advocacy skills
• Ability to use an integrated, trauma-informed and strengths-based approach to achieve client, program and team outcomes, and manage crisis situations
• Sensitivity and respect for diversity and difference in both service users and colleagues
• Demonstrated professionalism including effective time management, taking personal responsibility, creativity and problem-solving capabilities and ability to work within an ethical and organisational policy framework.
• Ability to work independently to achieve the capabilities of the role and any other duties assigned by management
• Ability to work in a team including sharing information, considering the views of others and managing conflict
• Willingness to complete the “Working with Children Check” and “National Police Check NSW” at own cost
• NSW driver’s license and sound driving record
Desirable criteria:
• Prior experience in working therapeutically with survivors of trauma, domestic and family violence (DFV), children and families
• Holder of a current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
To be female is a genuine requirement of this position under (Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977)
SAHSSI is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people who identify as LGBTQI; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Recruitment will close when the position is filled.
- Casual Recruitment
SAHSSI is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified women who would like to be considered for relief casual work when it becomes available.
As a casual, you will be available to work as a Case Manager for block periods, this could be from 1 week up to 4 weeks. Positions include Crisis Accommodation Case Manager, and Outreach Case Manager for the Illawarra / Shoalhaven.
Successful applicants will have completed their Certificate IV Community Services (or equivalent), be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children and have a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to support individuals and /or families from diverse cultural and language backgrounds.
Applicants must have a current Working with Children Check and Police Check. If you require information regarding this, please contact us at (02) 4229 8523 or email us at admin@sahssi.org.au
To be female is a genuine requirement for these positions under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Required Application Documents
To apply, please complete the form below and upload the following documents listed below
(1) Your Resume
(2) Verification of Working with Children Check and Police Check