Achieve Something Great
The Counsellor Level 4 Clinical Leader role provides a key opportunity to deliver high-impact, trauma-informed care to children, young people and families affected by abuse, neglect and violence. The position leads a specialised counselling team, overseeing intake, assessment, intervention and case coordination, while ensuring a child-centred, family-focused approach across the service. It plays a critical role in strengthening clinical leadership, supporting staff through supervision and professional development, and driving quality improvement and service planning initiatives. By enabling timely access to specialised support, improving coordination across health and partner agencies, and ensuring high standards of care, the role directly contributes to improved safety, wellbeing and long-term outcomes for vulnerable clients, while enhancing service efficiency and system-wide care delivery.
Are You the Right Fit?
The ideal candidate is an experienced and confident clinical leader with extensive post-graduate experience in counselling and working with complex child protection matters, including trauma, violence and neglect. They will demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning, the ability to manage high workloads and make sound independent decisions in challenging environments. Strong leadership capability is essential, including experience in supervising and mentoring staff, supporting professional development and fostering a high-performing team. The role requires excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and advocacy skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across health services, government and community agencies. A strong understanding of relevant legislation, evidence-based practice and trauma-informed care is critical, alongside a commitment to continuous quality improvement, service development and delivering high-quality, client-centred outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
Selection Criteria
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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary Positions
Temporary visa holders may be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
Vaccination Requirements
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney 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.
