Supporting children, young people & families with compassionate, evidence-based care across community, home & school settings
Remuneration: $38.51 - $59.38 per hour (dependent on qualifications) + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Forster Community Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time – Until December 2026 (with the possibility of extension)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2, Psychologist
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ635278
Applications Close: Tuesday 10th March 2026
About The Role
Join the Counselling Team within the Children, Young People and Families Service in a rewarding temporary opportunity based at Forster Community Health. This role offers flexibility to work across the Lower Mid-North Coast, supporting the counselling needs of children, young people, and their families.
You'll collaborate closely with colleagues and a broader multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
What You'll Be Doing
* Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based assessment and interventions
* Deliver person-centred care and therapeutic support
* Contribute to health promotion and education initiatives
* Participate in multidisciplinary clinics within the service
* See clients across a variety of settings, including:
o Community Health
o Client homes
o Schools
o Community locations
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community while working within a collaborative, supportive, and development-focused environment.
What We Offer
* A supportive Counselling Team and wider Paediatric Allied Health Team
* Comprehensive orientation and role-specific training
* Regular monthly clinical supervision
* Encouragement of both internal and external professional support
* Access to ongoing learning and mandatory education programs
What We Offer
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Proximity to shopping and other services
* Salary packaging options
* Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking a compassionate and skilled professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people, and families. You'll bring:
* Experience or interest in child, youth, and family counselling
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
* Commitment to evidence-based, person-centred practice
Requirements
* Social Workers – must hold as a minimum a bachelor's degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
* Psychologists – must hold a four-year degree in psychology, being a three-year degree with a fourth-year honours in psychology, or a qualification deemed equivalent by the employer, and be registered (general) or eligible for registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia via AHPRA.
Additional Information
* To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
* An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
How To Apply
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
* Please describe your clinical experience working with children, young people, and their families. Include examples of assessment, intervention, and how you evaluated clinical outcomes.
* How have you demonstrated your commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health? Please outline your understanding of the key issues impacting counselling service delivery and any relevant experience.
* Provide an example of how you have worked effectively within a multidisciplinary team. How did you liaise with other health professionals or community agencies to improve client care and outcomes?
Need more information?
* Click here for the Position Description
* Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Lauren Vaughan on Lauren.Vaughan@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.
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