New Street Counsellor - Identified
Support Aboriginal children through healing-focused, culturally safe care - restoring wellbeing, identity, and strong community ties
Remuneration: $62,512 – $147,108 per annum (dependent on qualifications) + superannuation + salary packaging
Applications Close: Sunday 13th July 2025
This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
Our early intervention approach focuses on holistic outcomes, including ceasing harmful behaviours, strengthening cultural identity, and fostering community connections. Aboriginal children in out-of-home care are prioritised, and cultural safety is at the heart of our work.
In this role, you will be well supported by both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal colleagues. Together, we provide coordinated and culturally embedded care that makes a lasting difference. Most clients receive medium to long-term support, averaging between 6 months and 2 years.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering assessment, counselling, and case coordination in partnership with another clinician.
- Providing cultural advice and consultation to ensure our service embeds Aboriginal ways of working and cultural safety.
- Engaging with Aboriginal communities and services to support strong, culturally appropriate care.
- Contributing to service development initiatives that improve cultural responsiveness.
About our team:
We are deeply committed to supporting each other and creating a space where cultural knowledge is respected, shared, and central to our practice.
About you:
If you’re ready to be part of a compassionate, committed team that values Aboriginal worldviews and collective impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Work with eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or bachelor degree or higher in Psychology with current full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia or bachelor degree or higher in Counselling with registration with the appropriate professional body.
Additional Information:
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact James Ross on James.Ross@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
