Social Worker/Psychologist - Children, Young People and Families

Supporting children, young people & families with compassionate, evidence-based care across community, home & school settings

Remuneration: $38.51 - $59.38 per hour (dependent on qualifications) + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Forster Community Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time – Until December 2026 (with the possibility of extension)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2, Psychologist 
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ635278
Applications Close: Tuesday 10th March 2026

About the role:

Join the Counselling Team within the Children, Young People and Families Service in a rewarding temporary opportunity based at Forster Community Health. This role offers flexibility to work across the Lower Mid-North Coast, supporting the counselling needs of children, young people, and their families.

You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues and a broader multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based assessment and interventions
• Deliver person-centred care and therapeutic support
• Contribute to health promotion and education initiatives
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics within the service
• See clients across a variety of settings, including:
  • Community Health 
  • Client homes
  • Schools
  • Community locations

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community while working within a collaborative, supportive, and development-focused environment.

What We Offer

• A supportive Counselling Team and wider Paediatric Allied Health Team
• Comprehensive orientation and role-specific training
• Regular monthly clinical supervision
• Encouragement of both internal and external professional support
• Access to ongoing learning and mandatory education programs

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a compassionate and skilled professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people, and families. You’ll bring:

• Experience or interest in child, youth, and family counselling
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to evidence-based, person-centred practice

Requirements:

• Social Workers - must hold as a minimum a bachelor's degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

• Psychologists – must hold a four-year degree in psychology, being a three-year degree with a fourth-year honours in psychology, or a qualification deemed equivalent by the employer, and be registered (general) or eligible for registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia via AHPRA.

   

What we offer

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information:

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  

How to apply:

Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

1. Please describe your clinical experience working with children, young people, and their families. Include examples of assessment, intervention, and how you evaluated clinical outcomes.
2. How have you demonstrated your commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health? Please outline your understanding of the key issues impacting counselling service delivery and any relevant experience.
3. Provide an example of how you have worked effectively within a multidisciplinary team. How did you liaise with other health professionals or community agencies to improve client care and outcomes?

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 Lauren Vaughan on Lauren.Vaughan@health.nsw.gov.au