Aboriginal Counsellor, Iparvan New Street
1 week ago
**Discover the balance. Enjoy more flexibility, diverse career pathways, the opportunity to learn and grow, salary packaging + more.**
**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Aboriginal Lvl 1 - 4 Counsellor / Social Worker / Welfare Officer OR Psychologist
**Remuneration**: $73,427.00 - $124,607.00 per annum dependent on qualifications
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ589978
**About the role**
Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) New Street Service is a coordinated, community based, specialist treatment service for 10-17 year olds who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviours, and is a NSW Health Child Protection initiative. Collaborating with local service providers in the provision of programs related to engaging with the local Aboriginal communities and providing direct counselling to identified New Street clients. Undertaking community development and capacity building with local Aboriginal communities in order to best facilitate ongoing communication and service delivery to these communities. Acting as a cultural broker in the work of Northern NSW New Street, both internally and with communities and other Government and Non Government agencies.
The successful applicant will have a professional development plan in place that will provide the opportunity for work based development which allows for progression through the Award levels in accordance with the incumbent's skill acquisition. It is an expectation that staff appointed who undertake to complete the required qualifications will complete these within a defined time frame. Staff not meeting these expectations will be reviewed with a possible outcome of termination.
**About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)**
We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.
If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
**You care. We care**. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.
**Relocating to the region?**
The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
**Join our team and you’ll enjoy**:
- Salary packaging and novated leasing - increase your take-home pay
- Fitness discounts - focus on your health and wellbeing
- Growth - access to professional and personal development
- Team culture - work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
Need more information?
**Applications Close: 23 July 2025**
NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions.
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