Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

REQ

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Location: Lemongrove Campus

Requisition ID: REQ

Applications Close: 21/10/2026

Counsellor or Social Worker Level 1/2: $40.05 - $57.14per hour

Counsellor or Social Worker Level 3: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour

Counsellor or Social Worker Level 4: $66.36 - $67.97 per hour

Psychologist: $42.19 - $61.76 per hour

Senior Psychologist: $65.02 - $70.46 per hour
Clinical Psychologist: $59.59 - $72.63 per hour

With CORE Values of C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

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).
This is a rewarding chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Aboriginal children, families and communities through strengths-based, family-focused,



culturally responsive and trauma-informed practice. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will contribute to improving outcomes by recognising and building on the resilience, cultural knowledge and strengths of First Nations peoples. The service is genuinely committed to partnering with local Aboriginal communities to co-design and deliver culturally responsive care and support. This part-time position is worked across six days each fortnight (five 8-hour days and one 5-hour day), providing a balance of flexibility and meaningful community-focused work.

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to improve outcomes for Aboriginal children, families and communities through strengths-based, family-focused and culturally responsive, trauma-informed practice. Join a team that recognises the resilience, cultural knowledge and strength of First Nations cultures and is genuinely committed to partnering with local Aboriginal communities to co-design culturally responsive services.

This is a multi-level position, with responsibilities tailored to your qualifications and experience. To learn more about the role at each level, please refer to the Multi-Level Accountability Framework. We are committed to creating a culturally safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff feel valued, supported and empowered.

In this role, you will have opportunity to:

Provide wellbeing and healing focused supports to children, adults and families, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal.

Use your cultural knowledge and insights to strengthen service delivery through consultation and advocacy.





Apply your connection to culture in building strong partnerships with community organisations and government agencies.

Develop clinical and leadership skills within a supportive learning environment.

Work within a collaborative team that values respect, cultural wisdom and shared learning.

Access ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

Receive clinical supervision, cultural supervision and peer support.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Outstanding 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

To be considered for this position, please answer the following questions and include your current resume with your application

- What interests you about the Aboriginal Safe Wayz Clinician position, and how do you believe your skills, experience and cultural knowledge would contribute to the program's aims?
- Provide an example of how you advocated for or delivered culturally safe support to an Aboriginal child, family or community. What was your approach and what was the outcome
- Please describe your experience building relationships with Aboriginal communities, Elders, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), or Aboriginal service providers. How have you developed trust and maintained effective partnerships?
- NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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📌 Aboriginal Safe Wayz Clinician (Identified) (City of Penrith)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 City of Penrith