New Street Counsellor Level 4

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Location: Queanbeyan

Position Classification: Counsellor, Social Worker, Psychologist

Counsellor, Social Worker - $ $62.84 per hour

Remuneration:

Psychologist - $ $57.10 per hour

Clinical Psychologist - $ $67.16 per hour

Senior Psychologist - $ $65.15 per hour

Hours Per Week: 32

Requisition ID: REQ620272

Applications Close: 15 November 2025

Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

What you'll be doing

The SNSWLHD New Street Service is a NSW Health child protection initiative and part of a developing network of services delivered by Local Health Districts in NSW. It provides counselling intervention to families of children and young people years) who have sexually harmed. The program includes a specific focus on improving outcome for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Counsellor position will contribute to the delivery of quality, specialist therapeutic services in a forensic service.

Support for

• Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
• Working within SNSWLHD
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Salary packaging options
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
• Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

Selection Criteria

• Minimum 3 years post graduate experience with a degree in Psychology and current AHPRA registration OR Minimum 3 years post graduate experience with degree in Social Work or Bachelor degree in Counselling or related field a as per NSW Health Service Health Professionals award with eligibility for registration AASW. Willingness to undertake accreditation with the Harmful Sexual Behaviours Counsellor Accreditation Scheme administered by the NSW Children's Guardian.
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills in providing therapeutic treatment to children and young people who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour and/or experienced abused and an ability to engage and work positively with children and young people who have sexually harmed children.
• Understanding the impact of colonisation on Aboriginal people and communities and its relationship to Aboriginal Family Violence and demonstrated ability to work effectively with Aboriginal people and communities with willingness to participate in ongoing Aboriginal competency training.
• 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.
• Demonstrated excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to use computer programs e.g. Microsoft, computerised data entry and client management systems e.g. Electronic Medical records 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 and the application of these in a health setting.
• Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.

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