Murrumbidgee Local Health District
Reference number REQ639220 Occupation Community Health Work type Full-Time Location Riverina & Murray Salary Information $95131 - $108943 Closing date 12 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Counsellor – Violence, Abuse & Neglect Services Make a Difference Are you passionate about supporting individuals affected by domestic violence and abuse? Join our dedicated team and help improve emotional, social, and mental wellbeing for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
About the Role As a Counsellor within the Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Service, you’ll provide trauma-informed crisis intervention, counselling, and case coordination for victims of domestic violence and their non-offending family members. You’ll work collaboratively with health professionals, NSW Police, and community agencies to ensure clients receive the care they need, when they need it. Your responsibilities will include:
* Delivering crisis assessment and counselling interventions.
* Participating in Domestic Violence Safety Action Meetings and interagency collaboration.
* Providing outreach services and hospital in-reach support.
* Joining the VANS on-call roster for crisis response, including after-hours and weekends.
* Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service improvement.
Being a person of female gender is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31H of the Anti-discrimination Act.
Employment type: Permanent Full Time
Position classification: Counsellor, Social Worker, Psychologist, Sexual Assault Worker
Renumeration: $74,317.94 - $108,943.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ639220
Location: Wagga Wagga
Why Join Us
* Make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable people.
* Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team.
* Access professional development, clinical supervision, and ongoing training.
* Enjoy a role with variety—hospital-based, community outreach, and interagency work.
What We’re Looking For
* An Australian recognised degree qualification in Social Work or Psychology, or a relevant health qualification and registration of Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or membership with Australian peak body eg AASW / ACA or eligibility for membership, please upload evidence.
* Experience in trauma-informed counselling and crisis intervention.
* Strong understanding of domestic violence and child protection frameworks.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
* Current NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel.
More information:
about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Jully-Ann Ndlovu Ntini, Child Wellbeing/OOHC Co-ordinator and Child Protection Educator on 02 5943 2348 or JullyAnn.Ndlovu@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 12 March 2026
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 1. You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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