Team Leader (Counsellor/Social Worker/Welfare Officer Lvl 4, Clinical Psychologist, Snr Clinical Psychologist) - Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment (MERIT) Program - Perm FT

Selection Criteria 
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below. 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications are required, providing eligibility for membership with a recognised professional organisation and/or current registration with AHPRA, where applicable. In addition, candidates must meet one of the following discipline-specific requirements:
  • Counsellor Level 4: Minimum Bachelor's degree in Counselling or a related field.
  • Social Worker Level 4: Minimum Bachelor's degree in Social Work, providing eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
  • Welfare Officer Level 4: Minimum Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Community Welfare, or another qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
  • Senior Psychologist: Four-year qualification in Psychology (a three-year Psychology degree plus a fourth-year Honours year) and current registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Please provide a specific example that demonstrates your advanced clinical skills in assessment, counselling and case management when working with a person experiencing complex alcohol and other drug-related needs. How did you assess risk and clinical needs, develop and deliver an individualised therapeutic intervention, coordinate care with relevant services, and evaluate the outcome?
• Do you have experience leading a multidisciplinary team in a high-risk or complex clinical environment? Please provide a specific example that demonstrates how you identified and managed risk, coordinated the multidisciplinary team, engaged key stakeholders, and ensured safe, person-centred outcomes for the client.

• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

   

   

   

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• Position Information

  • Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

• How to Apply 

  • Read our application guide and tips for improving your application. 

• Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

  • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@health.nsw.gov.au

  • We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

• Aboriginal Workforce 

  • For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks

  • 12% superannuation

  • Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary

  • Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

  • One extra day off each month for full-time employees

• Work-Life Balance

  • Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

  • Paid maternity and parental leave

  • Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

• Grow Your Career

  • Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

• Health & Wellbeing

  • Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

  • Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

  • Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information 

• Vaccination Requirements 

  • All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

• Child Safe Employment 

  • South Western Sydney 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.

• Temporary Positions 

  • For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.