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Social Worker / Psychologist / Counsellor Violence, Abuse & Neglect ServicesMake a DifferenceAre you passionate about supporting individuals affected by domestic violence and abuse? Join our dedicated team and help improve emotional, social, and mental wellbeing for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.About the RoleAs a Clinician within the Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Service, youll provide trauma-informed crisis intervention, counselling, and case coordination for victims of domestic violence and their non-offending family members. Youll work collaboratively with health professionals, NSW Police, and community agencies to ensure clients receive the care they need, when they need it.Your responsibilities will include:Delivering crisis assessment and counselling interventions.Participating in Domestic Violence Safety Action Meetings and interagency collaboration.Providing outreach services and hospital in-reach support.Joining the VANS on-call roster for crisis response, including after-hours and weekends.Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service improvement.Being a person of female gender is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31H of the Anti-discrimination Act.Employment type: Permanent Full TimePosition classification: Counsellor, Social Worker, Psychologist, Sexual Assault WorkerRenumeration: $76,364.00 - $117,755.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)Hours per week: 38Requisition ID: REQ656092Location: Wagga WaggaWhy Join UsMake a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable people.Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team.Access professional development, clinical supervision, and ongoing training.Enjoy a role with varietyhospital-based, community outreach, and interagency work.What Were Looking ForAn Australian recognised degree qualification in Social Work or Psychology, or a relevant health qualification and registration of Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or membership with Australian peak body eg AASW or eligibility / PACFA please upload evidence.Experience in trauma-informed counselling and crisis intervention.Strong understanding of domestic violence and child protection frameworks.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to travel.More information:1) Download thePosition Description2) Find out more aboutapplyingfor this position.For role related queries or questions contact Jully-Ann Ndlovu Ntini, Child Wellbeing/OOHC Co-ordinator and Child Protection Educator on 02 5943 2348 or for a confidential chat.Applications close: 20 May 2026MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.NSW Health is committed to implementing theChild Safe Standards.