Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Lithgow Community Health Centre
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ668320
Applications Close: 01/07/2026
Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Clinical Psychologist: $113,617.00 - $138,482.00 per annum
Senior Psychologist: $123,974.00 - $134,338.00 per annum
Social Worker Level 4: $126,524.00 - $129,591.00 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.
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.
NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centres. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Farmgate Counsellor to provide vital support to individuals and communities within the agricultural and primary industry sectors who are experiencing significant stress due to climate-related challenges and natural disasters such as fire and drought. This role involves delivering centre-based counselling services, conducting outreach activities, and implementing evidence-based psychosocial interventions and assessments.
The successful candidate will work closely with rural and remote populations, offering tailored support to those facing psychological distress and contributing to the wellbeing and resilience of farming communities across the region. If you're passionate about supporting rural communities and making a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by environmental hardship, we invite you to apply for the role of Farmgate Counsellor.
The Welcome Experience: Regional NSW – Make the move!
NSW Government offers a free service to essential workers and their families who are considering or in the process of moving to regional NSW. The Welcome Experience joins Local Connectors with essential workers to provide support which is tailored to the specific needs of the individual or family offering support with relocation, housing, education, social connections, accessibility and healthcare, leisure and recreation and Cultural connections.
Please visit The Welcome Experience website to learn about this free service or register now for a Local Connector to contact you by completing the registration form.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees only
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
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
