Welcome to Southern
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (contract until 30 June 2026)
Location: Negotiable within SNSWLHD
Position Classification: Dependent Upon Qualifications
Remuneration:
Counsellor Level 3: $58.95 to $60.86 per hour
Psychologist: $ $59.39 per hour
Social Worker Level 3: $58.95 to $60.86 per hour
Welfare Officer Level 3: $58.95 to $60.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ640583
Applications Close: 19 February 2026
Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
About the service
Community Mental Health Clinicians - Making a Real Difference in People's Lives
Are you passionate about supporting mental wellness in the community?
At Southern, our Community Mental Health Clinicians provide expert assessment, therapy, and care coordination for individuals navigating mental health challenges - right where they live. You'll be part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team committed to promoting recovery and resilience.
Make a real difference - support mental health recovery where people live, work, and thrive.
Support for
* Working within SNSWLHD
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Salary packaging options
* Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
* A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
* Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government
What you'll be doing
The position of the Drought Relief – Farm Gate Counsellor is to engage with and provide support to rural farming communities and individuals within the broader agricultural sector who are experiencing severe stress due to the current drought. Farm Gate Counsellors will work in collaboration with other agency and networks.
Selection Criteria
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, welfare or counselling. Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Psychologist, OR eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) OR eligible for membership of another relevant professional body.
* Demonstrated experience of living and/or working in rural and remote communities and awareness of the impact that drought has on individuals, family relationships and communities.
* Demonstrated high level written, interpersonal communication skills with the proven capacity to negotiate, influence and develop relationships with stakeholders.
* Demonstrated high level organisational skills and competency in Microsoft computer applications.
* 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.
We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team
Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
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.
Southern NSW 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.
At Southern NSW Local Health District, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. For more information, click here.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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. For more information, please see
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