Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Lemongrove Campus
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ674788
Applications Close: 20/07/2026
Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Counsellor or Social Worker Level 1: $79,419.00 - $92,801.00 per annum
Counsellor or Social Worker Level 2: $98,936.00 - $113,301.00 per annum
Psychologist: $83,670.00 - $112,465.00 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.
Being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW).
Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
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).
Are you passionate about supporting people impacted by trauma and looking to further develop your specialist therapeutic skills? This is a unique opportunity to join a highly supportive tertiary trauma counselling service dedicated to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care to individuals affected by sexual assault and other forms of violence, abuse and neglect.
As a Sexual Assault Trauma Counsellor, you will provide specialist therapeutic and case management services to adults and children who have experienced sexual assault, as well as individuals presenting with broader Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) concerns. The role encompasses crisis intervention, ongoing counselling, triage, comprehensive assessment, advocacy, and case management. You will also contribute to training delivery, community development initiatives, and participate in a 24/7 crisis counselling roster.
This role is ideally suited to clinicians seeking to build expertise in trauma-focused practice within a specialised service. You will be supported by a collaborative and experienced team committed to professional growth and excellence in care. Extensive internal and external clinical supervision, peer support, and cultural supervision are provided, along with ongoing opportunities for professional development and advanced skill-building.
The Sexual Assault Service operates within the Prevention and Response to Violence, Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) framework, which provides leadership in policy and service delivery for children, young people, and adults impacted by violence, abuse and neglect. Working within this framework, you will play a vital role in supporting recovery, promoting safety, and improving outcomes for vulnerable members of our community.
At Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) Primary Care and Community Health Services, we are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive, diverse, and respectful. We value the unique contributions of our workforce and are dedicated to ensuring equitable and culturally responsive care for our consumers, families, and carers. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+, and people of mature age.
If you are a compassionate and skilled clinician who is committed to supporting people impacted by trauma, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Together, we can provide specialist care, promote recovery, and support safer futures for those who need it most. Apply now!
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
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