Aboriginal Counsellor - New Street - Queanbeyan
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Queanbeyan
Position Classification: Dependent on Qualifications
Remuneration:
Counsellor Level 4- $121658 - $124607 per annum
Social Worker Level 4 - $121658 - $124607 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ580460
Applications Close: 13 June 2025
Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
The Welcome Experience | NSW Government
Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities. To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click here – We Are Southern
What we offer:
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
• Corporate Health and Fitness program
• 11.5% Superannuation on top of your gross income
• Annual Leave Loading
There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city. Queanbeyan enviable lifestyle and affordable property surrounded by an eclectic mix of small towns and villages. With Canberra just a 5-minute drive away, you can enjoy all the attractions of the nation’s capital along with fabulous restaurants. Connect easily and quickly with world through the Canberra International Airport, with the beach and ski fields just 2 hours away. Imagine Rural - Southern NSW Local Health District
What you'll be doing
The Aboriginal Counsellor position has a key role in ensuring the delivery of quality, specialist services in a forensic service while providing a specific response to Aboriginal families including working with non-Aboriginal and both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal clients.
Selection Criteria
- Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (NB applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW) and have established links with their local Aboriginal community.
- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology and current registration with AHPRA OR Degree in Social Work or Bachelor degree in Counselling or related field as per NSW Health Service Health Professionals award, with eligibility for membership of the AASW. Willingness to undertake accreditation with the Harmful Sexual Behaviours Counsellor Accreditation Scheme administered by the NSW Children’s Guardian.
- Demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills in providing therapeutic treatment to children and young people who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour and/or experienced abused and an ability to engage and work positively with children and young people who have sexually harmed children.
- Understanding the impact of colonisation on Aboriginal people and communities and its relationship to Aboriginal Family Violence and demonstrated ability to work effectively with Aboriginal people and communities.
- Demonstrated ability to provide cultural advice to services with the aim of increasing appropriateness and effectiveness of service strategies for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.
- Demonstrated excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to use computer programs e.g. Microsoft, computerised data entry and client management systems e.g. Electronic Medical records and an advanced ability to maintain comprehensive and efficient clinical records.
- Demonstrated high level understanding of the legislation, Government policies, including NSW Health policies and legal issues surrounding violence such as the Aboriginal Family Health Strategy, trauma, sexual and physical abuse of children and the application of these in a health setting.
- Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community it serves. We strive to deliver responsive healthcare by fostering a workplace that values lived experience and celebrates diversity. Our workplace is inclusive, respectful, collaborative and safe. We warmly welcome people of diverse backgrounds to apply for a role at Southern. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all age groups people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people who identify as neurodivergent.
Applicants can request reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please contact (convenor) should you require assistance.
An Aboriginal person and seek support in applying for a role, please visit the Stepping Up website, which has been designed to support Aboriginal job applicants in applying for positions at NSW Health. Visit: Stepping up
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.
Australian Work Rights
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au
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For role related queries or questions contact Luke Wheeler on Luke.Wheeler1@health.nsw.gov.au
