Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Penrith Community Health Centre
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ655392
Applications Close: 30/06/2026

Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications

Psychologist: $80,452.00 - $117,755 per annum
Counsellor or Social Worker Level 1/2: $95,131.00 - $89,232.00 per annum

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).

We currently have an exciting full time opportunity to join our Community Counselling service team. NBMLHD is seeking a Child and Family Counsellor to join our Community Counselling Service at Penrith Community Health Centre, providing general counselling within Primary Care and Community Health. The Community Counselling Service works within the First 2000 Days and Domestic and Family Violence Frameworks recognising the importance of early intervention. The Child and Family Counsellor is responsible for the provision of counselling to individuals, families and children requiring a short to medium term intervention.

This position provides a valuable opportunity for a clinician to broaden their experience by working with a diverse range of clients and applying evidence-based counselling models. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive service that provides professional development opportunities, clinical supervision, peer support and cultural supervision to develop skills and support continued wellbeing. In the NBMLHD Primary Care and Community Health Service, we value and strive for a diverse and inclusive workplace. We aim to enrich our working environment and to deliver excellent care to all consumers, their families and carers, no matter their background or needs. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders: people living with a disability: people from a Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background: people who identify as LGBTQI+ and people of mature age.

If this opportunity excites you and you are looking to make a positive impact in the community, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What you will bring to the role?

Qualification: Social Work: Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or Psychology: Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia, or Counselling: Minimum AQF level 7 qualification recognised or accredited by the Peak Body (PACFA) with eligibility for membership as a counsellor with PACFA.

Demonstrated experience in psychosocial assessment and application of evidence based therapeutic interventions to support clients presenting with a wide array of complex concerns.

An understanding of the dynamics of Domestic and Family Violence and also the significance of the first 5 years of a child’s life regarding ongoing health and wellbeing.

Demonstrated experience applying knowledge of Child Protection responding and reporting responsibilities.

Demonstrated skills in multidisciplinary care coordination and building effective partnerships with internal health services and external government or community managed organisations.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, time management and demonstrated ability to utilise information technology systems.

Awareness of and /or experience working with people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, those who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD).

Current Driver’s Licence (including P1 or above) and willingness to use for work purpose travel. This may include driving long distances across the LHD.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Lloyd on [email protected]