Aboriginal Staff Counsellor (Counsellor Lvl 3/Social Worker Lvl 3/Psychologist, Snr Psychologist) - Temp FT
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week, until November 2025
Location: Liverpool Hospital (SWSLHD District Wide Service)
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 3, Psychologist, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: Dependent on Classification
Clinical Psychologist: $2,093.71 - $2,551.92 per week
Counsellor Level 3: $2,154.06 - $2,223.86 per week
Psychologist: $1,482.56 - $2,169.97 per week
Senior Psychologist: $2,284.57 - $2,475.55 per week
Social Worker Level 3: $2,154.06 - $2,223.86 per week
Requisition ID: REQ597686
Application Close Date: 24/08/2025
Interview Date Range: 27/08/2025 - 03/09/2025
Contact Details: Jade McCall | jade.mccall1@health.nsw.gov.au
⚫️🟡🔴In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement, and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NSW).⚫️🟡🔴
About The Opportunity
We’re seeking an Aboriginal Staff Counsellor to join the Staff Wellbeing & Support Service (EAP). This is a unique opportunity to provide culturally responsive counselling support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff across South West Local Health District.
The role also includes an opportunity to support staff wellbeing through critical incident support and debriefing as well facilitating preventative group education and wellbeing sessions and will require a capacity to work across the district.
This position would suit a counsellor, social worker or psychologist who has an understanding of Aboriginal concepts of social and emotional well-being.
What You'll Be Doing
The Aboriginal Staff Counsellor (EAP) will provide a range of culturally responsive support services to Aboriginal staff employed by SWSLHD and their families. Services will include short-term, confidential, solution focused counselling and where appropriate, case management support across a range of presenting wellbeing and psychosocial issues. The position will work closely with staff to link them with community based services that will provide longer term support. The Aboriginal Staff Counsellor will be based in the Staff Wellbeing and Support Service but will have direct links with the Aboriginal Health Unit and Aboriginal Workforce Team.
The Aboriginal Staff Counsellor (EAP) will partner with SWSLHD's Aboriginal Staff Networks based at each Facility to promote the available services and provide soft referral pathways into the SWSLHD Staff Wellbeing and Support Service. The position will provide proactive support to staff engaged in the Aboriginal traineeship, cadetship and graduate management programs. The position will also be required to liaise with key stakeholders and collaborate with other LHD business units, Provide consultancy with Managers at every level towards addressing work-related issues, promoting employee wellbeing, and delivering post incident trauma support (psychological first aid), advisory and counselling to staff when required. This position assists the LHD meet the requirements of "Employee Assistance Programs: NSW Health "(PD2016_045) and ACHS Accreditation standards.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) serves one of Australia's most multicultural regions, providing high-quality, patient-centred care across various hospitals and health services. These include Bankstown-Lidcombe, Bowral & District, Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, and Liverpool Hospitals, each offering specialised care.
SWSLHD offers a supportive, innovative, and forward-thinking work environment, with numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression. The district's community health services provide comprehensive care, including prevention, early intervention, and ongoing support, while its mental health services offer both inpatient and community-based care.
Working at SWSLHD means being part of a dedicated team committed to improving health outcomes and making a positive impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent through parentage, identify as an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
- Current registration with AHPRA as a practicing Psychologist or Social Worker with a minimum of 5 years' experience who has eligibility for membership with Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) or Australian Psychological Society (APS). Psychologist: Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia or eligible for same and completion of a four-year sequence of accredited undergraduate study in the discipline of psychology (or equivalent completed overseas). Social Worker: A social work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Counsellor: Recognised qualifications in a counselling degree as determined by SWSLHD.
- Describe your experience in providing high quality clinical short-term interventions to address a broad range of personal and work-related issues that are culturally responsive and specific to the needs of Aboriginal clients.
- Describe your experience in providing critical incident support and psychological first aid with both individuals and groups following a traumatic work-related incident or event.
- Highly developed ICT skills adequate for general business and service improvement including report writing, clinical case management, program/project development, seminar presentations, online platforms and app based programs and other organisational activities.
- 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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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
