Child Protection Counsellor

Child Protection Counsellor (Social Worker Lvl 1-2 / Psychologist) - Perm FT

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Health Services Building Liverpool
Position Classification: Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1-2
Remuneration: Based on Classification

Requisition ID: REQ606114
Application Close Date: 28/09/2025
Interview Date Range: 01/10/2025 – 08/10/2025

Contact Details: Laura McDonald – (02) 9794 0920 | Laura.McDonald@heath.nsw.gov.au
Note: A current influenza vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.

The Child Protection Counselling Service (CPCS) in South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) seeks a clinician to join a collaborative and professional team. This temporary full-time role is for a Child Protection Counsellor (Social Worker Level 1/2 or Psychologist). The CPCS is based in the Liverpool LGA with counsellors located in Health Centres across SWSLHD; this position is primarily based at the central unit in the Liverpool LGA. The CPCS is a trauma-specific service responding to violence, abuse and neglect involving children and young people, with the overarching aim of recovery and ongoing safety and wellbeing. Services include individual, couple and family counselling, therapy sessions for children and young people after clinical assessment, and group work. Client work is medium to long term and commonly involves outreach or home visiting.

The CPCS sits within the Integrated Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect (IPARAVAN) team and aims to deliver integrated trauma-informed care and reflective practice.

SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides community-based services to improve health and wellbeing across South Western Sydney. Services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, treatment, health maintenance and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations and offers specialised programs for children, young people, older adults and at-risk communities. The district employs over 800 staff including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors and allied health professionals.

To be considered, please address the criteria below and refer to the application guide for responding to criteria and improving your application.

• A Social Work degree eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Completion of a four-year sequence of accredited undergraduate study in psychology (or equivalent completed overseas).
• Demonstrated experience prioritising work and managing stressful situations.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team and to build partnerships with local agencies.
• Understanding and commitment to quality processes and the application of evidence-based practice within counselling.
• Knowledge and experience in providing counselling, group work and/or casework to adults, children, young people and/or families, including parenting issues.
• Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). If holding a C class license from another state, you must obtain a NSW C class license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Salary Packaging: SWSLHD employees may access salary packaging. Health & Fitness: discounted gym membership and wellbeing programs. Transforming Your Experience (TYE) reflects the district's commitment to safe, high-quality and personalised care, supported by CORE values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

Eligibility for NSW Health permanent appointments requires Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Equal opportunity statement: SWSLHD is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. SWSLHD is committed to a child-safe culture and to safeguarding children and young people from harm.

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