• Chance to make a real difference 
• Dedicated individual professional development within a team of experienced practitioners
• Diverse organisation providing opportunity to expand skills in areas suchas groups and preventative programs

Who Are We?

SASS is a not-for-profit, community-based, education, prevention and support service offering 24/7 crisis response and counselling services for people affected by sexual harm, along with preventative programs. SASS is guided by trauma informed principles, and highly values diversity, continuous quality improvement and staff development.  

Why are we seeking new staff now?

Due to substantial growth, internal promotions, and staff undertaking specialist professional development, SASS have a variety of exciting opportunities (ongoing and contract, part time and full time).

What are we looking for?

Clinicians who are passionate about making a real difference in helping people on their journey to a better place. Specifically, we are recruiting for people to work in one or more of the following specialised programs:

• Children and Families
• Adults
• Therapeutic Prison Program (working with incarcerated survivors of sexual assault)
• Redress Support Service – supporting survivors of sexual assault in institutional settings (for more information refer www.nationalredress.gov.au)

What do we offer in return?

As you would expect, you will be well supported and receive dedicated and ongoing professional development from experienced practitioners. You will also be:

• Working with a dedicated and exceptionally professional team 
• Working in an inclusive workplace focussed on continuous improvement
• Able to work at a pace that supports you in your continued learning and professional development
• Able to diversify – with a range of services the potential to be involved in a range of programs such as groups and preventative community programs
• Granted additional leave over the Christmas period

We encourage you to apply if you: 

• Are a skilled clinician with knowledge and experience in delivering trauma informed therapies
• Hold a qualification/s in counselling, psychology, social work or similar with eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association (APS, AASW or PACFA).
• Are interested in working in an area that can make a big difference to the lives of others

Other important details

A current National Police Check and Working with Vulnerable People Card are mandatory requirements for all SASS employees. Registration or membership with relevant professional associations is highly desirable. 

All SASS employees are entitled to full salary packaging benefits. These positions are located at the new purposely redesigned SASS offices in the Hobart CBD.

How to let us know you are interested

Please click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

Applications must include a CV, and detailed cover letter explaining your reason for your interest, including what work arrangements would suit you best, and interest in particular programs mentioned above. Therapeutic Specialist position description is available attached. 

SASS will review all applications as they are received and will be in touch if you are successful for a preliminary conversation, so please ensure you include your preferred contact method / phone number.  

If you would like additional information about working with SASS and/or about your suitability please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Therapeutic Specialists enquiry via EthicalJobs or 62 310044.

A position description is attached.