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Aboriginal Counsellor, IPARVAN New Street - Ballina Make a new start in your career and life. Join a welcoming, supportive healthcare community, with professional development opportunities and more. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time Position Classification: Aboriginal Level 14 Counsellor / Social Worker / Welfare Officer OR Psychologist Remuneration: $73,427.00 $124,607.00 per annum, pro rata Hours Per Week: up to 38 Requisition ID: REQ617916 Professionals who fall under the Health Professionals State Award must provide evidence of three years clinical experience in their profession to be appointed at a Level 2 and above. This position is identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the AntiDiscrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate status in addition to addressing the selection criteria. About the Role New Street Northern is currently seeking an (identified) Aboriginal Counsellor to join our clinical team. New Street is a coordinated, communitybased, specialist treatment service for 1017 year olds who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviours towards others. The role has joint components of providing clinical interventions as a counsellor within the clinical team and supporting the New Street community engagement process. Training and clinical support are provided within the New Street service, to develop the specialist counselling skills required to address harmful sexual behaviour. Community engagement and development is a wholeofservice responsibility carried by all New Street services counsellors. All staff and counsellors are accountable for their participation and commitment to community engagement and development activities with Aboriginal young people, their family/caregivers and communities. Engagement with local Aboriginal communities is a core part of New Streets work and is essential in achieving positive outcomes for the young people and families who come to New Street for support. Community engagement can be seen as creating a foundation of safety before counselling begins (New Street Aboriginal counsellor). This role features a pathway opportunity to support a staff member with further education and career development. If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this opportunity, please feel free to call Sam Hickingbotham (Clinical Coordinator) on 0418 592 316. I would love to speak to anyone who is interested in this role. About the Organisation We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a wellbalanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys. Join the vibrant team of professionals who enjoy a fulfilling career providing community and allied health services in beautiful regional NSW. Community and Allied Health in Northern NSW Local Health District offers a diverse range of rewarding employment and professional opportunities. Providing services across the life span from antennal to end of life care, we offer generous access to professional development and education opportunities, clinical supervision and support, and a range of health and wellbeing strategies. With a focus on clientdriven service improvement and compassionate and empowered care we aim to provide staff with a welcoming and engaging work environment to improve health outcomes and make a positive impact on the lives of many people and the community. Benefits Salary packaging and novated leasing increase your takehome pay Fitness discounts focus on your health and wellbeing Growth access to professional and personal development Team culture work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment Opportunities to start or build a career, or reenter the workforce Additional Information Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Samuel Hickingbotham on [email protected]. Applications Close 13 November 2025 Eligibility & Legal Information Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification authorised by section 14(d) of the AntiDiscrimination Act 1977. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au. You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions. Follow Us LinkedIn and Facebook Hashtags #aboriginalhealth #alliedhealth #communityandalliedhealth #J-18808-Ljbffr