1 x Full-Time Contract Roles (12 months)
Location: Surry Hills, Sydney NSW
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Employer: Federal Government Agency
Work Arrangement: Primarily office-based, with the possibility of negotiating one work-from-home day per week.

OUR CLIENT

Our client is a Federal Government agency dedicated to supporting Australia's veteran and Defence service community. Through its specialist mental health and counselling services, the organisation provides professional, evidence-based support to current and former Australian Defence Force personnel and their families.

With a strong focus on client wellbeing, the organisation offers a collaborative and supportive working environment, ongoing professional development and funded clinical supervision.

ROLE

An opportunity is available for an experienced APS6 Clinician to join a multidisciplinary team delivering mental health and counselling services to veterans and their families.

Reporting to the Assistant Director (EL1), you will provide evidence-based clinical assessments, counselling and case management services to clients presenting with a range of psychological and wellbeing concerns.

This position will suit a qualified clinician who is confident managing complex presentations, demonstrates sound clinical judgement and is committed to delivering high-quality, client-centred care.

Working within an established clinical team, you will have the chance to contribute to meaningful outcomes for individuals, couples and families while benefiting from ongoing professional support and development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As an APS6 Clinician, you will provide assessment, counselling and case management services to eligible clients,



ensuring care is delivered in accordance with professional standards, relevant legislation and organisational policies.

Your responsibilities will include:

Deliver evidence-based individual, couples and family counselling, including clinical assessments, risk assessments and therapeutic interventions.

Develop and review client care plans, monitor progress and identify ongoing treatment or referral requirements.

Manage complex client presentations, applying sound clinical judgement and appropriate risk management strategies.

Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records, including progress notes, risk assessments and treatment plans.

Participate in regular case reviews, clinical supervision and professional development activities.

Work collaboratively with colleagues, external treatment providers and relevant stakeholders to coordinate client care.

Conduct intake assessments and assist with the allocation of clients to appropriate services.

Contribute to group programmes, service improvement initiatives and other clinical activities as required.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

Experience delivering evidence-based counselling, clinical assessments and therapeutic interventions.

Strong understanding of trauma-informed, holistic and client-centred clinical practice.

Ability to assess and manage complex client presentations, including clinical risk.





Sound clinical judgement, problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with external service providers.

Excellent written communication skills and experience maintaining confidential clinical records.

High levels of professionalism, emotional intelligence and integrity.

Experience supporting veterans, Defence personnel or individuals presenting with complex mental health needs will be highly regarded.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must hold one of the following professional qualifications and registrations:

Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse with current, unrestricted AHPRA registration; OR

Social Worker with current membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW); OR

Counsellor with a Master's-level counselling qualification and current PACFA Clinical registration or ACA Level 3 or Level 4 registration.

Applicants must also:

Be an Australian citizen.

Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check or Working with Vulnerable People clearance.

Be willing to undergo a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and relevant pre-employment screening.

Be eligible to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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