Senior Clinican - Rural Health Counsellor Towards Zero Suicides Initiative
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- Mental Health Clinician
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- REQ622733 Requisition #
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- 4 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time & Temporary Full Time (until June 2026)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3, Welfare Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $116,891.84 - $152,992.32 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 17 December 2025 – 11:59pm
Senior Clinician – Rural Health Counsellor Towards Zero Suicides Initiative
Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol
About the role
The Towards Zero Suicides Initiative seeks to provide leading best practice crisis care and support, build on local community resilience and improve systems and practices to reduce the suicide rate in NSW. Each suicide is a tragedy. The grief and loss of a loved one to suicide also heavily impacts the lives of many families, friends and communities across NSW. Suicide is a complex problem and we - as individuals, communities, the private sector and government - need to take focused and coordinated steps to reduce suicide deaths and provide greater support across NSW communities.
As a part of this program The Rural Counselling Service provides short term counselling (brief intervention of up to 8 sessions) to persons over 18 years requiring support with their mental health. This can include people experiencing a situational crisis, depression, anxiety, as well as persons who have experienced recent thoughts of suicide and are not currently receiving support through the Community Mental Health Team.
This position will be based out of Dubbo with scope to travel to rural areas within the Dubbo Hub to provide services. Apply now and join us to deliver these initiatives supporting communities around NSW to start the journey towards zero suicides.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Emma O’Brien on 02 6881 4000 or at Emma.Obrien@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
