Zig Zag are now recruiting for a skilled and experienced Sexual Assault Counselling and Support Worker for a 12-month Locum position within our Sexual Assault Program commencing 27 April 2026 to 7 May 2027. This position is for 64 hours / fortnight (negotiable) and is remunerated at a SCHCADS 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 (Locum) will work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, ethical, responsive, specialist sexual assault counselling and support services to young women, trans, and gender diverse survivors of sexual violence who are residing in the Brisbane South, Brisbane North Region or Brisbane Southwest regions.  This position will be primarily located at our Camp Hill 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 education, and early intervention and prevention activities to address issues relating to sexual violence.

Zig Zag employs women, trans, and gender diverse applicants only (EEO exempt). 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
  • Minimum of two years’ experience of working with young people who have experienced violence.
  • 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?
    • Please briefly describe your practice framework and what approaches you use for engaging and working alongside young people who have experienced violence and homelessness.
    • What relevant skills and experience would you bring to this position?  

You can view the Position Description here: SACS-relief-PD-2026

All applications will be reviewed upon submission, and this position will remain open until filled.

For more information about the position please contact Stephanie (CEO, Zig Zag) by email stephanie@zigzag.org.au.