Counsellor (Lvl 4) - Clinical Leader Child Protection - Temp FT
Requisition ID: REQ672267
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until Sep 2027 . Temporary positions available for Visa holders and contracts will be issued in line with visa conditions.
Remuneration: Counsellor Level 4: $2424.82 - $2483.60 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Carboni Street, Liverpool
Applications close: 05/07/2026
Contact: Catherine Lovan on Catherine.Lovan@health.nsw.gov.au - 0475 804 855
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
The Counsellor Level 4 Clinical Leader role provides a key opportunity to deliver high-impact, trauma-informed care to children, young people and families affected by abuse, neglect and violence. The position leads a specialised counselling team, overseeing intake, assessment, intervention and case coordination, while ensuring a child-centred, family-focused approach across the service. It plays a critical role in strengthening clinical leadership, supporting staff through supervision and professional development, and driving quality improvement and service planning initiatives. By enabling timely access to specialised support, improving coordination across health and partner agencies, and ensuring high standards of care, the role directly contributes to improved safety, wellbeing and long-term outcomes for vulnerable clients, while enhancing service efficiency and system-wide care delivery.
Are You the Right Fit?
The ideal candidate is an experienced and confident clinical leader with extensive post-graduate experience in counselling and working with complex child protection matters, including trauma, violence and neglect. They will demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning, the ability to manage high workloads and make sound independent decisions in challenging environments. Strong leadership capability is essential, including experience in supervising and mentoring staff, supporting professional development and fostering a high-performing team. The role requires excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and advocacy skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across health services, government and community agencies. A strong understanding of relevant legislation, evidence-based practice and trauma-informed care is critical, alongside a commitment to continuous quality improvement, service development and delivering high-quality, client-centred outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
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.
- A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Completion of four-year sequence of accredited undergraduate study in the discipline of psychology (or equivalent completed overseas or Bachelor or Masters of Counsellors degree with full registration to PACFA or ACA.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills of child protection issues including the relevant legislation and guidelines and the appropriate response for clinical practice and the management of child protection issues.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision to counsellors and students and expert advice/consultation to other professionals in relation to counselling and clinical issues.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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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 SWSLHDJobs@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
Temporary Positions
Temporary visa holders may be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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.
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