Psychologist / Social Worker Level 1/2 - Children Young People & Families

Make a meaningful difference for children, young people and families - where flexibility, support and community care come together.

Remuneration: $76,364 - $117,755 per hour (dependent on qualifications) + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Forster or Taree Community Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time and Part Time opportunities available – Until May 2027 (with the possibility of extension)
Position Classification: Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1/2
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ657391
Applications Close: Sunday 17th May 2026

Where you’ll be working:

Based in the stunning Lower Mid North Coast of NSW, Forster and Taree offer beaches, rivers and rainforest at your doorstep. Just 3 hours from Sydney and 2 from Newcastle, the Barrington Coast combines affordable living with a holiday lifestyle - think water sports, national parks, local markets and great dining, all in a vibrant coastal community. If you are new to the area we can offer support through our Community Connector program. Check out our free relocation support at  www.communityconnector.com.au

You will join our Counselling Team, who are part of the Children, Young People and Families Service. These temporary positions can be based in Forster or Taree Community Health with the flexibility to work across the Lower Mid-North Coast. You will work alongside other team members as part of a larger multi-disciplinary team, meeting the Counselling needs of Children, Young People and their Families in our area.    

About the role:

The team works flexibly to meet client needs, providing care across Community Health settings, homes, schools and the broader community. This role reports to the Manager of Children, Young People and Family Services on the lower mid north coast.

In this position, you will deliver safe, compassionate, person-centred care, including evidence-based assessment/intervention, health promotion and education. Experience working with children, young people and families/carers is highly regarded. You’ll manage a busy caseload, often involving complex psychosocial needs, and contribute to multidisciplinary clinics within the service.

You’ll be supported with a structured orientation, ongoing training, regular monthly clinical supervision, and access to both internal and external professional development opportunities.

Requirements:
 

1. Social Workers - hold as a minimum a bachelor's degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
2. 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.

What we offer

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• 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 

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 full or 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.
 

1. Demonstrated effective experience and knowledge in clinical practice related to assessment, intervention and evaluation of clinical outcomes when working with children, young people and their families. 
2. Commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and an understanding of the issues that impact on provision of counselling.
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and liaise with other health professionals and community agencies to accomplish service goals and improved client care and outcomes.

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 Lauren Vaughan on Lauren.Vaughan@health.nsw.gov.au