Sexual Assault Counsellor

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Location**: Lemongrove Campus
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ594893
**Applications Close**: 25/08/2025

**Position Classification & Remuneration**: Dependent on Qualifications

Clinical Psychologist: $109,247.00 - $133,156.00 per annum
Senior Psychologist: $119,206.00 - $129,171.00 per annum
Psychologist: $77,358.00 - $113,226.00 per annum
Social Worker or Counsellor Level 1-4: $73,427.00 - $124,607.00 per annum
- With _**_CORE_**_ _**_Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment_
- working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed_
- and develop in your chosen career role._

**This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as an Aboriginal person and be accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).**

**Being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW).**

**About Us**
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).

Empowering Healing Through Culturally Safe Care. Step into a role where compassion meets clinical excellence. Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is seeking a female Aboriginal clinician to join our Community Sexual Assault Service as a dedicated Sexual Assault Counsellor.

In this vital position, you’ll provide culturally safe therapeutic and case management services to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal adults, young people, and children. You’ll also offer cultural consultation to clients, communities, and professionals, working within a close-knit and supportive team that values integrity, inclusivity, and meaningful care.

Your expertise will shape how care is delivered, ensuring every individual receives the respect, attention, and support they deserve. We’re committed to your growth, with access to ongoing professional development, clinical supervision, and cultural supervision tailored to your needs. If you're passionate about creating real impact and advancing your career in a culturally inclusive environment, this is your opportunity to shine.

**Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees**
- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

**What you will bring to the role**
- This position is identified for female Aboriginal applicants: This is an identified Aboriginal Position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the Selection Criteria. Being female is recognized as a genuine occupation qualification for this position and is authorized under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Applicants must hold one of the below eligible qualifications: a) Qualification in Social Work which provides eligibility for full membership to Australian Association of Social Workers, b) Counselling qualification with ACA L3-4 registration (Australian Counselling Association) or PACFA Clinical Registrant status (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia), c) Sydney University’s Aboriginal Qualification Pathway - Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma), or d) Psychology: General registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and, for Senior Psychologist, a current Senior Psychologist or eligible for Senior Psychologist grading (with no less than 12 months service at the 9th year of service and thereafter rate) and, for Clinical Psychologist, an accredited Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with endorsement or working towards endorsement with the P