Sexual Assault Counselling and Support Worker – Brisbane North

Would you like to be part of Zig Zag’s work alongside young women, trans and gender diverse young people who are experiencing housing injustice and violence?

Are you inspired to work in a values-led organisation that is committed to intersectional feminism, justice doing, and collaborative practice?

Zig Zag are now recruiting for a highly skilled and experienced Sexual Assault Counselling and Support Worker – Brisbane North to join our Sexual Assault Program. This is a permanent position for 48 hours / fortnight and is remunerated at a SCHADS Award Level 5 with salary sacrifice available. 

Employee Benefits

Zig Zag is a highly regarded organisation that is committed to a safe and supportive work culture that promotes best practice. Zig Zag offers employees above Award employment conditions that include:

• Flexible work arrangements to support work / life balance

• Additional 2 weeks annual leave to support worker health and wellbeing

• Additional personal / carer’s leave to support working families

• Additional long service leave accrual

• Generous provisions for professional development, training and external supervision 

• Access to free confidential support, counselling, financial counselling and coaching services through an Employment Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Details

The Sexual Assault Counselling and Support Worker – Brisbane North will work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, ethical, responsive, specialist sexual assault counselling and support services to young women, trans, and gender diverse young people aged 12 – 25 years who have experienced sexual violence and are residing in the Brisbane North Region.  This position will be primarily located at our Windsor service site and ensure flexible service delivery including counselling, planned support and support coordination, practical support and advocacy, information provision and warm referral; and mobile outreach services to maximise young people’s access to support. This position will also support the development and facilitation of sexual assault support groups, community engagement and community development, and early intervention and prevention activities. 

Zig Zag employs women, trans and gender diverse applicants only. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have:

• Bachelor degree qualification in Social Work, Social Science, Psychology, Behavioural Science, or relevant work experience

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the provision of specialist support to young people impacted by sexual violence, domestic and family violence, and/or homelessness.

• A clearly defined practice framework that incorporates intersectional feminist and social justice perspectives. 

• Current ‘C’ class driver’s license.

• Possession of a current Working with Children Blue Card.
  

Applications must include: 

1. Copy of your CV / Resume

2. Name and contact details for two professional referees, preferably one being from your most recent employer

3. Short Cover Letter that addresses the following: 

• What interests you about this position and working at Zig Zag? 

• What relevant knowledge, skills and experience would you bring to this position?  

• Please briefly describe your practice framework and what approaches you use for engaging and working alongside young people who have experienced violence and homelessness. 

• How do you incorporate intersectional feminist and social justice principles within your practice?

Closing date for applications for this position is 9am Monday 26 October 2026. Please submit your application to the CEO by email [email protected]  

Please visit our website at https://zigzag.org.au/about/employment-opportunities/  for further details. 

For more information about the position please contact Stephanie (CEO) email [email protected] or Ash (Team Leader Sexual Assault Program) email [email protected]