Coordinator - Forensic Therapeutic Program

About the role:

This role is a 12-month parental leave cover position as the Coordinator of the Forensic Therapeutic Program. The Forensic Therapeutic Program provides trauma-informed psychological and practical support to victim-survivors of sexual harm who are involved in the criminal justice system.

This team works with some of the most vulnerable and marginalised members of our community, offering case management, psychoeducation, emotional regulation strategies, prosocial coping skills, resilience-building, and trauma processing. This position offers a valuable opportunity to develop and strengthen skills in working with complex and challenging presentations at the intersection of mental health, law, and criminology.

Specifically, the Coordinator role will be responsible for:

• Managing incoming referrals, client allocations, waitlist management and coordination for the Forensic Therapeutic Program;
• Working with clients who are engaged in the criminal justice system, both in the community and in the prison;
• Delivering trauma-focussed, evidence and strengths-based therapeutic intervention to a small caseload of clients;
• Delivering trauma-informed case management to clients engaged with the National Redress Scheme;
• Collaborating with and providing support and debriefing to a dedicated team to ensure the highest quality of care;
• Working closely with key stakeholders to ensure comprehensive support for clients; and
• Engaging in regular individual and group supervision to maintain high standards of practice and professional development.

We encourage you to apply for this role if you:

• Have a minimum of two years professional experience working in a counselling/therapeutic setting and/or experience working with victim-survivors of sexual harm and an understanding of associated concerns and presentations;
• Have experience working with forensic populations, or a strong interest in developing skills in this area;
• Have a degree in counselling, psychology, or social work with eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association (APS, AASW, PACFA or ACA);
• Are a skilled clinician with knowledge of, and experience in, a broad range of trauma-informed therapies;
• Have a current Working with Vulnerable People Card and be willing to obtain a National Police Check.

Benefits:

This position is 4 days per week on a 12-month fixed-term contract. All SASS employees are entitled to full salary packaging benefits, flexible work arrangements, dedicated professional development budgets, paid parental leave, and additional paid leave over the Christmas period. These positions are located at the SASS offices in the Hobart CBD.

Applications:

Applications must include a CV and a maximum two-page cover letter responding to the Selection Criteria in the position description. Applications can be submitted via email to hr@sass.org.au by 9am, Friday 9 January 2026.

For a copy of the Position Description (inclusive of Selection Criteria) please download below. To enquire further about the role please contact Leah Walsh on 6231 0044 or email leah.walsh@sass.org.au.

Please note SASS offices are closed between 25 December 2025 and 2 January 2026 and emails will not be monitored during this time.

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you need any assistance or adjustments during the application process, please reach out - we’re here to support you.