Counsellor, Social Worker/Psychologist

• Join a specialist statewide network offering vital counselling services.

• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight in North Parramatta with free on-site parking.

• Access extensive specialist training with no management duties.

Join a statewide network of specialist service providing intensive family and individual counselling. Located in North Parramatta with ample free parking and a 9-day fortnight. Extensive specialist training provided. Position is graded in recognition of intensive specialist counselling work without management responsibilities.

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Counsellor Level 4, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 4
Remuneration:Dependent on Qualifications

• Psychologist - $77,358 - $113,226 per annum

• Counsellor & Social Worker Level 4 – $121,658 - $124,607 per annum

Hours Per Week:38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Cumberland Campus East

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
Provide a therapeutic service for children and young people (aged 10-17) and their families when the child or young person has sexually harmed another person.

Contribute and participate as a member of the New Street Sydney ServiceProvide consultation and training to other Health professionals, Government agencies.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Psychology or tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)

• Registration: Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (APHRA) Registration (Psychology)

Selection Criteria:

Full registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (APHRA) Psychology or tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).

Demonstrated experience and knowledge, skills and experience in providing therapeutic treatment to children and young people who have sexually harmed another person and/or experienced abuse.

Demonstrated understanding of dynamics of intrafamilial child sexual abuse, contemporary principles of family focused integrated treatment including safety planning and risk assessment and an ability to engage and work positively with children and young people who have sexually harmed children.

Demonstrated clinical ability to work within a trauma informed care and practice framework and other relevant best practice models of care.

Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member within a multi-disciplinary environment as well as a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with community partners.

Advanced oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to use computer programs e.g. Microsoft, computerised data entry and client management systems and an advanced ability to maintain comprehensive and efficient clinical records.

Demonstrated high level understanding of the legislation, Government policies, including NSW Health policies and legal issues surrounding violence such as family and domestic violence, trauma, sexual and physical abuse of children; including the Special Commission Enquiry into Child Protection (Keep Them Safe) and the application of these in a health setting.

Hold a current driver's license valid in Australia and willingness to use for work purposes.

Requisition ID: REQ597966
Applications Close: 24th August 2025

Need more information ?

• Find out more about applying for this position.

• Review the detailed Position Descriptionfor insights into role requirements and criteria.

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

• For inquiries about the role, contact Brenton Law on Brenton.Law@health.nsw.gov.au

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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