Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Lemovegrove Campus, Penrith
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ664293
Applications close: 31/05/2026
Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Psychologist - $80,452 - $117,755 per annum
Counsellor Level 3 or Social Work Level 3: $116,892 - $120,680 per annum
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people's homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).
The Counsellor is responsible for the provision of specialist tertiary level therapeutic and case management services to children, young people and their parents/caregivers who have been in contact with the statutory child protection system or who are under the age of 10 years and are referred with problematic and harmful sexual behaviours. The role also requires participation in the provision of a 24/7 crisis response roster.
The successful candidate will be part of a supportive counselling service that fosters ongoing professional development. You will also be provided with substantial internal and external clinical supervision, peer support and cultural supervision to both increase skills and support continued wellbeing in a role that handles much sensitive information.
CPCS is aligned with Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) which develops policy and supports services for children, young people and adults who are victims of violence, abuse or neglect.
In NBMLHD Primary Care and Community Health we value and strive for a diverse and inclusive workplace. We aim to enrich our working environment and to deliver excellent care to all consumers, the families and carers, no matter their background or needs. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with a disability; people from a Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+ and people of mature age.
If this opportunity excites you and you are looking to make a positive impact in the community, we encourage you to apply today!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
* Accrued Day Off (ADO)
* Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
* Novated Leasing
* Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
* a) Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or b) Degree in Psychology with full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, or c) Minimum AQF level 7 qualification recognised or accredited by the Peak Body (PACFA) with eligibility for membership as a counsellor with PACFA
* Demonstrated high level understanding of the dynamics, intersection and effects of child abuse, neglect, sexual abuse and domestic and family violence.
* Demonstrated and extensive experience in carrying out assessment and case management activities and in providing specialist counselling to children and families with proven ability to make independent professional judgements about case planning and clinical management of a complex client group.
* Demonstrated extensive experience in delivering best practice models for working individually and systemically with children, young people and adults who have experienced trauma and abuse including experience in holding an overarching trauma informed framework.
* Demonstrated experience working with people who have experienced interpersonal and intergenerational trauma.
* Demonstrated high level experience/knowledge of Child Protection statutory systems, reporting responsibilities and health role in recognising and responding to child abuse and neglect.
* Experience in and commitment to, working with individuals and families from indigenous backgrounds and/or diverse cultural backgrounds.
* Current driver's licence and willingness to use for work purposes. This may include driving long distances across the LHD.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Patrick Smith on or 0439 584 027