Aboriginal Staff Counsellor (Social Worker Lvl 3, Counsellor Lvl 3, Psychologist) - Perm FT

Selection Criteria 

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below. 

1. In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement. Tell us about your mob and connection to culture?

2. Relevant qualification/ registration in one of the disciplines outlined in the position description.

3. Describe your understanding of the impacts of intergenerational trauma and Aboriginal concepts of social and emotional wellbeing, and how you apply this knowledge in your practice.

4. Describe your experience delivering culturally responsive counselling, therapeutic interventions and wellbeing support to Aboriginal clients and their families, including across a range of modalities such as face-to-face, telephone and online.

5. Provide an example of your experience responding to a critical incident or traumatic event, including how you provided psychological first aid, counselling or other support to individuals and/or groups.

6. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

• Position Information

• How to Apply 

• Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

  • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact

    **********@health.nsw.gov.au

  • We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

• Aboriginal Workforce 

• Financial Perks

  • 12% superannuation

  • Salary packaging and novated leasing via 

    Smart Salary

  • Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

  • One extra day off each month for full-time employees

• Work-Life Balance

  • Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

  • Paid maternity and parental leave

  • Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

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• Health & Wellbeing

  • Discounted gym membership through 

    Fitness Passport

  • Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

  • Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

• Vaccination Requirements 

• Child Safe Employment 

  • South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the

    Child Safe Standards

    . We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

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• Temporary Positions 

  • For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.