Social Worker/Psychologist Counsellor - Children, Young People and Families

Hunter New England Local Health District – Forster NSW

Make a meaningful difference where it matters most as a Social Worker/Psychologist Counsellor – Children, Young People and Families, combining specialist clinical practice, multidisciplinary collaboration and genuine connection with children, young people and families across the stunning Lower Mid North Coast.

Remuneration:$79,419 - $122,465 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time until October 2027
Position Classification:Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1/2
Hours Per Week:38
Location: Forster CHS
Requisition ID:REQ691659
Applications Close: Wednesday 21st October 2026

About the Role

As a Social Worker/Psychologist Counsellor – Children, Young People and Families, you’ll provide flexible, person-centred support across a range of settings, connecting with children, young people and families where support is most meaningful - whether that’s within Community Health, at home, at school or out in the community.

Reporting to the Manager of Children, Young People and Family Services – Lower Mid North Coast, you will be welcomed into a supportive Counselling Team and broader Paediatric Allied Health Team, working collaboratively within the Children, Young People and Families Service.

From day one, you’ll be supported to build confidence in the role through comprehensive orientation and training, with ongoing opportunities to strengthen your clinical practice. Regular monthly clinical supervision, mandatory education and access to both internal and external professional support ensure you have the resources,



guidance and development opportunities to continue growing professionally.

Bring your expertise, compassion and passion for supporting children and families to a team where professional growth, collaboration and meaningful community impact go hand in hand.

Where You’ll Be Working

Join the Counselling Team within the Children, Young People and Families Service, based at Forster Community Health, with the flexibility to work across the beautiful Lower Mid North Coast. You’ll be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team providing meaningful counselling support to children, young people and families, helping shape positive outcomes for the communities you serve.

Discover the Lower Mid North Coast

Set amongst the natural beauty of the Barrington Coast, the Lower Mid North Coast offers an enviable blend of coastal living, community connection and outdoor adventure. With Forster and Taree at the heart of the region, you’ll have pristine beaches, sparkling lakes, lush rainforests and picturesque hinterland right on your doorstep.

Just three hours from Sydney and two hours from Newcastle, the region offers an appealing lifestyle with a relaxed coastal pace, a range of education options and accessible housing. From swimming, surfing, fishing, sailing and scuba diving to exploring Booti Booti National Park, Cape Hawke, local markets and vibrant dining spots,



there’s something to enjoy beyond the workday.

Make a meaningful difference through your work while enjoying the lifestyle that comes with living and working on the stunning Lower Mid North Coast.

Making a move can feel overwhelming, but support is available.

The Welcome Experience is a free service designed to help health workers and their families settle into regional communities. From connecting you with local schools, childcare providers, sporting clubs, housing information, and community networks, the program helps make your transition smoother so you can feel at home sooner and start enjoying everything your new community has to offer.

Learn More: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

What we can offer you:

At Hunter Recent England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network

Career progression opportunities within NSW Health

Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees

Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay

Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing

Social Workers - hold as a minimum a bachelor's degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Psychologists - must hold a four-year degree in psychology, being a three-year degree with a fourth-year honours in psychology, or a qualification deemed equivalent b

📌 Social Worker/Psychologist Counsellor (Forster)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Forster