? Improve access to culturally responsive mental health and gambling support ? Empower diverse communities through clinical expertise and collaboration ? Grow your career with a leading public health service *Use your language skills and clinical expertise to improve outcomes for culturally diverse communities affected by problem gambling and mental health challenges.
* Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 30th June 2027) Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1 / 2 Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications Hours Per Week: 32

Location:
Cumberland Hospital Where you'll be working Join the GambleAware Multicultural Service, a state-wide specialist team based at Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta. Part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), Cumberland Hospital is NSW's largest and Australia's oldest mental health facility. You'll enjoy:
- Working with a multidisciplinary team supporting CALD communities across NSW.
- Building partnerships with GambleAware providers and ethnic community organisations.
- Contributing to innovative, inclusive and culturally responsive care.
- Accessing skilled growth and development opportunities.
- Being part of WSLHD's commitment to Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. What you'll be doing Use your clinical skills and cultural knowledge to strengthen gambling and mental health support for individuals, families and communities. You'll:
- Provide cultural consultation to mainstream GambleAware providers to enhance clinical care.
- Deliver intake, assessment, counselling and psychoeducation in English, another language or with interpreter support.
- Build partnerships with ethnic community organisations and local service providers across NSW.
- Provide crisis intervention, advocacy and referrals to appropriate services.
- Promote cultural awareness,



translated resources and understanding of problem gambling through provider support and community engagement. Make a difference with Western Sydney Local Health District Join a team where your expertise, language skills and cultural knowledge create meaningful change. Grow your career, champion inclusive care and make a lasting difference in the lives of diverse communities. Apply today

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Essential

Requirements:
Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling or Psychology Registration: Membership with relevant with professional body / Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as appropriate Selection Criteria: 1. Tertiary qualifications in social work or psychology and current registration with the relevant professional body 2. Demonstrated skills and experience in mental health assessment, crisis intervention and counselling in the area of addictions 3. Experience in working in a counselling setting in another language than English and with interpreters and sensitivity to the needs of people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. 4. Knowledge of a wide range of networks and services to assist individuals and families with health and welfare concerns. 5. Experience in community engagement including developing and delivering presentations in English and another language 6. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a multi-disciplinary team 7.



Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills 8. Comprehensive computer skills Requisition ID: REQ698697 Applications Close:15th November 2026 Need more [information](https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/moreinfo/applicant-info) ?
- Find out more about [applying](https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/moreinfo/applicant-guides) for this position.
- Review the detailed [Position Description](https://ocxz.cit.health.nsw.gov.au/excluded-apps/XXRecRequisitionPD-context-root/faces/XXRecRequisitionPDPG?xxJobId=REQ698697) for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the [selection process](https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/guide/nswhealth/Pages/selection-process.aspx), [employment checks](https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/guide/nswhealth/Pages/employment-checks.aspx), [outcomes and notifications](https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/guide/nswhealth/Pages/outcomes-and-notification.aspx).
- For inquiries

about the role
, contact Maria-Lujza Ghyczy on [02 9840 3898](tel:02 9840 3898) or [Maria-Lujza.
[email protected]](mailto:Maria-Lujza.
[email protected]) *People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
* *Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit
* [*https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/*](https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/) *.
* *Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.*

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