Counsellor/Case Manager Lvl 1/2

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Job summary

NSW Health, Kirketon Road Centre in Darlinghurst, seeks a Casual Counsellor Level 1/2 to provide counselling, case management and therapeutic support at KRC. The role involves outreach services, collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and liaison with SESLHD services.

Location is Kirketon Road Centre, Kings Cross, with shifts up to 38 hours weekly and a remuneration of $40.05–$57.14 per hour plus superannuation. Applicants close 11 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in social work, psychology or counselling.
• Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues.
• Experience in counselling, case management or psycho-social support for clients with complex needs.
• Understanding of primary healthcare and harm minimisation approaches to drug use.
• Willingness to provide outreach, evenings and weekends.
• Experience in designing and evaluating activities or programs for clients and health professionals.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and apply independent professional judgement.
• Commitment to quality improvement and ongoing professional learning with cultural safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality counselling, case management and therapeutic support to clients at KRC and associated sites.
• Collaborate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families where needed.
• Work with SESLHD Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Services as required.
• Deliver outreach services including COVID testing and vaccinations.

Skills

Counselling

Case management

Trauma-informed care

Culturally appropriate care

Education

Tertiary qualification in social work/psychology/counselling

Current NSW driver’s licence

Job description

Employment Type:Casual
Position Classification:Counsellor Level 1/2
Remuneration:$40.05 - $57.14 Per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week:Upto 38 Hours
Requisition ID:REQ697694
Location: Kirketon Road Centre, Darlinghurst
Applications Close: Sunday 11 October 2026

What you'll be doing

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The Kirketon Road Centre (KRC) is a primary health care facility located in Kings Cross, which is involved in the prevention, treatment and care of HIV/AIDS and other transmissible infections among 'at-risk' young people, sex workers and people who inject drugs.

This position provides high quality counselling, case management, social welfare and therapeutic support to clients at KRC and associated sites. KRC counselling services are provided in a non-judgmental, client centred way. This is done with a view to promoting client self-determination through the acquisition of knowledge and skills. To also work collaboratively to build trusting relationships with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander clients and their families where needed.

KRC is one of the SESLHD Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Services, and this position may collaborate with those services as required.

Benefits

• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in social work, psychology or counselling, and hold a current NSW driver's licence.
• Demonstrated understanding of issues experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Extensive experience with demonstrated skills in the provision of counselling, case management and/or psycho-social support to clients with complex needs / co-morbidities. Ability to provide trauma-informed culturally appropriate counselling and case management.
• Understanding of primary healthcare principles and commitment to harm minimisation approach to drug use, applying flexible, eclectic and non-judgemental approaches to client care including culturally secure approaches.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends provding outreach services to vulnerable populations including COVID testing and vaccinations.
• Experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of activities, training and/or programs to clients and other health professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement, commensurate with years of experience including experience and knowledge of issues effecting Aboriginal clients and community.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and to ongoing clinical and professional learning receiving culturally sensitive support and supervision.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directiveOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support(***************@health.nsw.gov.au)and for additional information please visit ourStepping Up Website