Child and Family Counsellor
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Penrith Community Health Centre
Hours Per Week : Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ641265
Applications Close: 03/03/2026
Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Psychologist: $40.57 - $59.38 per hour
Social Worker Level 1/2: $38.51 - $54.94 per hour
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).
We are seeking to engage a dedicated Child and Family Counsellor to join the Community Counselling Service at Penrith Community Health Centre. This role provides general counselling within Primary Care and Community Health, working within the First 2000 Days and Domestic and Family Violence Frameworks to recognise the importance of early intervention.
As a Child and Family Counsellor, you will deliver short to medium term counselling to individuals, families, and children, supporting them through evidence-based models of care. This position offers a valuable opportunity to broaden your clinical experience by working with a diverse range of clients and contributing to improved health and wellbeing outcomes across the community.
You will be part of a supportive service that values professional growth, offering access to ongoing development opportunities, clinical supervision, peer support, and cultural supervision. This collaborative environment ensures you can continue to build your skills while maintaining your own wellbeing. We invite you to take this next step in your career with us. Apply Today!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) (for full time employees)
- 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
- Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australia Association of Social Workers, or degree in psychology and evidence of registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
- Demonstrated postgraduate experience in psychosocial assessment and intervention with children, adolescents and their families/carers across a wide variety of presenting issues across the life span including people affected by domestic violence, postnatal depression, depression and/or low risk suicide and interpersonal trauma
- Demonstrated experience/knowledge of Child Protection responding and reporting responsibilities
- Experience in and/or knowledge of the provision of therapeutic models and interventions appropriate for individuals, family and groups
- Awareness of and/or experience working with people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, those who are culturally and linguistically divers (CALD) and/or come from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds
- Demonstrated knowledge of or experience working within a Primary Health Care framework, including building effective partnership with other relevant government, non-government and community organisations
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, time management and demonstrated ability utilise information technology systems
- Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel. This may include driving long distances across the Local Health District
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?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Lloyd on Tracey.Lloyd1@health.nsw.gov.au
