Aboriginal Counsellor

Job Details Employment Type: Permanent Full TimeLocation: QueanbeyanPosition Classification: Counsellor Levels 1 to 4Remuneration: $76364 - $ per hourHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: 4 January 2026Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing About the Service Aboriginal Health Worker – Champion Culturally Safe Care in Our CommunityAre you passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?At Southern our Aboriginal Health Workers play a vital role in bridging cultural connections, advocating for patients, and delivering culturally safe health services across our rural community. Join us to help improve health outcomes and strengthen community wellbeing.Make a meaningful difference by supporting your community’s health and cultural wellbeing. Support for Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS) Working within SNSWLHD Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Salary packaging options Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government What You’ll Be Doing Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) New Street Service is a coordinated, community based, specialist treatment service for 10-17 year olds who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviours, and is a NSW Health Child Protection initiative.The position involves collaborating with local service providers in the provision of programs related to engaging with the local Aboriginal communities and providing direct counselling to identified New Street clients.The position also undertakes community development and capacity building with local Aboriginal communities in order to best facilitate ongoing communication and service delivery to these communities; whilst acting as a cultural broker in the work of Southern NSW New Street, both internally and with communities and other Government and Non-Government agencies.The successful applicant will have a professional development plan in place that will provide the opportunity for work‑based development which allows for progression through the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award levels in accordance with the incumbent's skill acquisition. It is an expectation that staff appointed who undertake to complete the required qualifications will complete these within a defined timeframe. Selection Criteria This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Counselling or Community Welfare or other qualification deemed equivalent by employer in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Professionals (State) Award and where applicable, membership of the relevant association or registration with the relevant board. Professionals who fall under the Health Professionals (NSW) State Award will be employed at Level 1 or must provide evidence of appropriate clinical experience and knowledge to be appointed at a higher level in alignment with the award. Demonstrated ability to provide counselling services to individuals, and families in the context of child sexual assault, trauma, violence and abuse and understanding of the legal and policy framework governing child protection in NSW. Demonstrated ability to create Aboriginal community connections, engagement and collaboration to affect outcomes with an understanding of intergenerational trauma, child sexual abuse and the impact of colonisation on Aboriginal people and communities and its relationship to Aboriginal family violence. This includes an ability to implement the principles of family focussed intervention to engage with young people who have sexually harmed and with their families, including Aboriginal children and families. Accreditation or willingness to undertake accreditation with the Harmful Sexual Behaviours Counsellor Accreditation Scheme administered by the NSW Children’s Guardian. Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays. Information for Applicants Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process.To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. more information?1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Luke Wheeler on / or email Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and You Tube #J-18808-Ljbffr