Child Protection Services Counsellor

_This position qualifies for incentives under the _NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme_, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). _Find out more here_

**Employment Type**:Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Dependent upon qualifications and experience
**Remuneration**: $72,152.53 - $113,226.00 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
**Hours per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ579552
**Applications Close**: 3 July 2025
**Vaccination Category**: A
- _Location negotiable between Young or Cootamundra._

**Outstanding Experiences. Infinite Opportunities.**

**Here in the Riverina, we treasure your skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town.**

**We’ve prepared**oodles of goodies** to help you move and settle in, including**:

- Up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full - time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here
- Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses Take advantage of novated leasing a new car
- Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerations
- Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family
- Free confidential counselling services for you and your family

Craving a fresh start somewhere new and interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from a state-of-the-art hospital that will remind you of the city, to a small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured, and you’ll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope.

There is so much to show your family when they come to visit, which is a breeze - you’ll be central to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. (You can always pop home for the weekend on a quick flight if you find a break in your social calendar)

Want to know more about the MLHD community? Visit us here.

**About Your Role**

We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker, Psychologist, Welfare Officer, or Counsellor (relevant tertiary degree) to join our team. In this role you will be providing therapeutic support and advocacy for children, young people, their families, and carers affected by physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, and/or domestic violence.

This position provides therapeutic counselling and advocacy to children, young people, and their families when physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect and / or domestic violence has occurred within the family.

The role of the CPCS clinician is specialised and complex, with the focus of intervention being to maintain the child or young person in their family where possible with the intention to prevent recurrence of abuse, as well as to prevent placement breakdown, and assist families to address the impacts and effects of the abuse and neglect.

Counselling will be the core task of the position, however co-ordination of health service delivery to the child and advocacy for client interests within the child protection response will also be significant responsibilities. CPCS clinicians also provide consultation, support and education and training for health workers on child protection issues and concerns.

Violence, Abuse and Neglect services are provided under the Priority Populations Program (PPP) within the MLHD. These services are integrated and work alongside each other to collaborate with joint projects, training and joint work with clients and families as required.

Learn more about the role and requirements here.

**Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD**
- MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability._

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