Psychologist/ Counsellor – Violence, Abuse & Neglect Services

Counsellor – Violence, Abuse & Neglect Services

Make a Difference

Are you passionate about supporting individuals affected by domestic violence and abuse? Join our dedicated team and help improve emotional, social, and mental wellbeing for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

About the Role

As a Counsellor within the Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Service, you’ll provide trauma-informed crisis intervention, counselling, and case coordination for victims of domestic violence and their non-offending family members. You’ll work collaboratively with health professionals, NSW Police, and community agencies to ensure clients receive the care they need, when they need it.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering crisis assessment and counselling interventions.
• Participating in Domestic Violence Safety Action Meetings and interagency collaboration.
• Providing outreach services and hospital in-reach support.
• Joining the VANS on-call roster for crisis response, including after-hours and weekends.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service improvement.
• Being a person of female gender is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31H of the Anti-discrimination Act.

Requisition: REQ627169 
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time 
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $108,943.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable) 
Classification: Counsellor / Psychologist 
Vaccination Category: A
Location: Wagga Wagga  

Why Join Us

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable people.

• Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team.
• Access professional development, clinical supervision, and ongoing training.
• Enjoy a role with variety—hospital-based, community outreach, and interagency work.

What We’re Looking For  

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or relevant health qualification with AHPRA registration.
• Experience in trauma-informed counselling and crisis intervention.
• Strong understanding of domestic violence and child protection frameworks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• 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 Shannon McMahon, Manager Priority Populations Program on Shannon.McMahon@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.