Coordinator - Forensic Therapeutic Program

Why Work at SASS?

At Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS), you’ll join a specialist, trauma-informed service dedicated to supporting victim-survivors of sexual assault and their families. Every day, your expertise will help break cycles of harm and foster recovery in a safe, respectful environment. Our commitment to creating a safer, more supportive community is at the heart of everything we do.

We value diversity, inclusion, and professional growth – offering ongoing training in therapeutic interventions, external clinical supervision, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive team culture. Your skills and dedication can help shape a future where support is accessible, prevention is prioritised, and advocacy drives meaningful change in a sector that makes a real and lasting difference. If you’re passionate about making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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. Join us and make a meaningful impact for our clients and the broader community.

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-focused, 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 if You:

• Have 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 will be 4 days a 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, Tuesday 27 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.

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.