Senior Counsellor
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Senior Health Education Officer Graduate
Remuneration: $2,275.64 - $2,458.25 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ642537
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
You will be primarily based at our St Leonards site however there will be the occasional time when you will be required to go to our Erina site on the Central Coast
What you'll be doing
BreastScreen NSW NSCC is seeking someone who has a commitment to Women’s Health, strong advocacy skills and the ability to lead and support a team.
The successful applicant will be a member of the Management Team and actively contribute to the delivery of a high-quality health program to over 56,000 women across both the Northern Sydney and Central Coast Local Health Districts.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Tertiary qualifications in a health-related discipline or equivalent work experience, that includes a counselling component
- Sound understanding of clinical aspects of breast disease, breast cancer and the principles of population-based screening.
- Sound understanding of the psychological impact of a diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
- Demonstrated experience in working with clients in a health setting who are dealing with stressful and emotional issues.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and ability to work independently making safe, appropriate and informed decisions.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of information technology and accurate data entry skills.
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For role related queries or questions contact Liz Mackenzie on Liz.Mackenzie@health.nsw.gov.au or 0425 342 111.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
Applications Close: 5 March 2026
Tentative Interview: Middle of March 2026
