We are looking for a brilliant Counsellor to join our vibrant team at NSW Health in Queanbeyan 2620, NSW.
Growing your career as a Full Time Counsellor is a terrific opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in persuasion, critical thinking and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Counsellor at NSW Health today!

Employment Type : Temporary Full Time - 20 March 2023 to 30 June 2025

Location: Queanbeyan

Position Classification : Dependent on Qualifications

Remuneration

Psychologist : $35.93 to $53.41 per hour

Social Worker Level 4 : $57.52 to $58.95 per hour

Counsellor Level 4 : $57.52 to $58.95 per hour

Hours Per Week : 38

Requisition ID : REQ381227

Applications Close: 8 March 2023

Interview details: Scheduled within 21 days of closing

Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the Southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Excellent Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities. To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click here – We are Southern

What We Offer

- Flexible work arrangements
- Visa sponsorship for select roles
- Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
- Corporate Health and Fitness program
- 10.5% Superannuation on top of your gross income
- Annual Leave Loading

Where you'll be working

There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city. Queanbeyan has enviable lifestyle and affordable property surrounded by an eclectic mix of small towns and villages. Canberra is just a 5-minute drive away, you can enjoy all the attractions of the nation’s capital along with fabulous restaurants. Connect easily and quickly with the world through the Canberra International Airport, with the beach and ski fields just 2 hours away. Imagine Rural - Southern NSW Local Health District

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 (10-17 years) who have sexually harmed. The program includes a specific focus on improving outcome for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Aboriginal Counsellor position has a key role in ensuring the delivery of quality, specialist services in a forensic service while providing a specific response to Aboriginal families including working with non-Aboriginal and both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal clients.

Selection Criteria

- Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (NB applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW) and have established links with their local Aboriginal community.
- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology and current registration with AHPRA OR Degree in Social Work or Bachelor degree in Counselling or related field as per NSW Health Service Health Professionals award, with eligibility for membership of the AASW. Willingness to undertake accreditation with the Child Sex Offender 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.




- Demonstrated ability to provide cultural advice to services with the aim of increasing appropriateness and effectiveness of service strategies for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.
- 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 the Aboriginal Family Health Strategy, 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.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases

This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2022_030

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.

All NSW Health Category A workers are required to have received at least three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful. Category B positions must have at least two doses and must also provide COVID-19 vaccination evidence if successful.

Australian Work Rights

Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Catherine Sherwin on View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com or email View email address on jobs.institutedata.com

Benefits of working as a Counsellor in Queanbeyan 2620, NSW:

● Company offers great benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Advantageous package

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