New Street Counsellor - Aboriginal identified
New Street Counsellor – Aboriginal Identified
Make a Difference
Join our team and help improve outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people, and families across the Murrumbidgee region. This is your opportunity to provide culturally safe, trauma-informed counselling and community engagement that truly matters.
About the Role
As a New Street Counsellor, you will deliver counselling and assessment services to children and young people (10–17 years) who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviours, and support their families and caregivers. This role is part of the Priority Populations Program Aboriginal Development Pathway, offering mentoring, cultural supervision, and professional growth opportunities.
You’ll also:
Provide cultural consultation and create a culturally safe environment for clients and staff.
Engage in community development and capacity building with local Aboriginal communities.
Collaborate with interagency partners including DCJ, Education, and Out-of-Home Care providers.
Participate in outreach services across MLHD, which may include after-hours work and overnight stays.
Maintain accurate client records and contribute to service evaluation and improvement.
This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Location: Wagga Wagga Health Service
Requisition: REQ627394
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Remuneration: $65,012.00 - $134,338.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Classification: Social Worker, Sexual Assault Worker, Counsellor (Level 1-4), Aboriginal Health Worker, Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Psychologist, Senior Psychologist
Vaccination Category: A
Why Join Us
Work in a role that makes a real impact on vulnerable communities.
Access cultural supervision, mentoring, and professional development.
Be part of a supportive team committed to collaboration and respect.
Enjoy opportunities for career progression within the Aboriginal Development Pathway.
What we're looking for:
Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement (Section 14 Anti-Discrimination Act 1977).
Qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Welfare, or Mental Health.
Experience working with Aboriginal communities and understanding intergenerational trauma.
Graduate Certificate in CAV qualification pathway - Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma) with demonstrated Cultural expertise or commitment to complete
Skills in child-centred, family-focused counselling and case management.
Current NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel.
More information:
1) Download the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Cindy Blackett, Clinical Coordinator New Street on 02 5943 2850 or Cindy.Blackett@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 20 January 2026
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.
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