Child and Family Counsellor

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision

Professional development

Job summary

NSW Health’s Child and Family Health Service in Western Sydney is seeking a Child and Family Counsellor to provide high‑quality assessment, counselling and interventions for children, adolescents and families across Mount Druitt, Blacktown and Doonside. You will work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team with supervision and opportunities for professional development.

You will use evidence‑informed, family‑centred approaches to support child development, family resilience and wellbeing,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in psychosocial assessment and intervention with children, adolescents and families.
• Registration with AHPRA and/or eligible for membership of relevant associations.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Counselling or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct triage, assessments and deliver individual, family and group-based therapeutic interventions.
• Develop and review family-centred treatment plans addressing client goals.
• Provide evidence-based counselling, parenting support and skills education.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver coordinated care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

Social Work degree

Counselling degree or related field

AHPRA registration (Psychologist)

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Make a lasting impact on children, young people and families

Join a supportive multidisciplinary Community Health team

Diverse counselling role across Mount Druitt, Blacktown & Doonside

Support, assess and empower children and families through evidence-based counselling while building stronger futures across Western Sydney.

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time (Up to 12 Months)
Position Classification:Health Clinician Level 1
Remuneration:Dependent on Qualifications

• Counsellor & Social Worker Level 1 / 2: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour
• Psychologist: $42.19 - $61.76 per hour

Hours Per Week:38
Location: Mount Druitt, Blacktown & Doonside Community Health Centre’s

Where you'll be working

Join the Child and Family Health Service within Integrated and Community Health, providing person and family centred care to children, adolescents and their families across Western Sydney. Working across Mount Druitt, Blacktown and Doonside Community Health Centres, you'll be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to improving health, wellbeing and developmental outcomes for local communities.
In this rewarding role, you'll benefit from:

• Working within a highly respected Child and Family Health Service supporting children and families across Western Sydney
• A collaborative multidisciplinary environment with access to clinical supervision and professional development
• Opportunities to contribute to health promotion, community education and quality improvement initiatives
• Exposure to a diverse caseload, allowing you to strengthen and expand your clinical expertise
• A culture that values evidence-informed practice, inclusion, cultural responsiveness and family-centred care

What you'll be doing

As a Child and Family Counsellor, you will provide high-quality assessment, therapeutic intervention and counselling services to children, adolescents and their families experiencing a range of behavioural, emotional and developmental concerns. Using a family-focused and evidence-informed approach, you will work collaboratively with clients, carers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver meaningful outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting triage, assessments and delivering individual, family and group-based therapeutic interventions
• Developing and reviewing family-centred treatment plans that address client goals and complex presenting concerns
• Providing evidence-based counselling, parenting support and skills education to children, young people and their families
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues and community stakeholders to deliver coordinated and effective care
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation, contributing to service improvement initiatives and supporting health promotion activities

Essential Criteria

• License: Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia
• Qualification/ Registration: Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligibility for membership of Australia Association of Social Workers or Counsellors who hold a minimum 3 year bachelor degree in counselling or related field, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer, as defined within the NSW Health Service Health Professionals Award.
• Current Full Registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated experience in psychosocial assessment and intervention (individual, family and group) with children, adolescents and their families/carers.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of child development, attachment and trauma informed care and application in child and family clinical settings.
3. Experience in and/or knowledge of systemic approaches to provision of parenting interventions and family focused therapies.
4. Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics and effects of abuse, neglect and domestic violence and best practise when working with children experiencing child protection issues.
5. Effective interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and work with families from differing socioeconomic and /or culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds to achieve client outcomes and goals.
6. High level of written clinical documentation skills with demonstrated competency in using computer based applications including electronic health records.
7. Demonstrated excellent time management and organisation skills to provide timely and appropriate services and meet workload expectations.
8. Current Drivers Licence valid within NSW/Australia

Applications Close: 13 th October 2026.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

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