Youth Health Counsellor

• Empowering at-risk youth through trauma-informed, client-centred care
• Prior relevant service may be recognised towards commencing salary.
• Monthly Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) plus annual leave for full-time staff.

Support vulnerable youth (12–24) with trauma-informed care, counselling & casework in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team. Make a real impact.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1/2, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications

• Counsellor & Social Worker - $73,427 - $104,753 per annum
• Psychologist - $77,358 - $113,226 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38
Location: High Street Youth Health Service

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
The Youth Health Counsellor works within a multidisciplinary team and provides services for young people aged 12- 24 years and their significant others. WSLHD Youth Health services prioritise marginalised, homeless and at risk young people aged 12- 24 years. This position will facilitate engagement by providing services that are relevant and responsive to the health needs of the target group. The Youth health counsellor provides a range of psycho-social interventions including evidence based therapeutic interventions, supportive counselling, assertive case management and support, group work, brief intervention and referral to appropriate services both internal and external to WSLHD Youth Health.

The youth health counsellor provides client centred care utilising a trauma informed practice within a primary health care (PHC) framework to work alongside young people, their significant others and other service provided.

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 Criteria:

• Qualification:  Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline.
• Registration: Registration with AHPRA as per requirements.

Selection Criteria:

1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field with registration through AHPRA or respective professional body.
2. Experience working with and understanding of the issues affecting marginalised young people’s access to health services.
3. 3Demonstrated experience in the delivery of therapeutic interventions to marginalised young people, with a focus on trauma informed practice.
4. Demonstrated experience in provision of brief intervention and crisis counselling with at risk young people.
5. Excellent communication and networking skills, and demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
6. Excellent computer skills with experience in a range of Microsoft applications.
7. Demonstrated ability to engage with marginalised and at risk young people both individually and in a group setting.
8. Current NSW drivers licence and willingness to use for work purpose.

Requisition ID: REQ571305
Applications Close: 7th May 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Graeme Pringle on Graeme.Pringle@health.nsw.gov.au