Counsellor/Aboriginal Health Worker (CAMHS) - Lismore

Northern NSW Local Health District
New South Wales
3 days ago

Discover the balance. Enjoy more flexibility, diverse career pathways, the opportunity to learn and grow, salary packaging + more.


Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (17 weeks)
Position Classification: Counsellor Lvl 2
Remuneration: $91,472 - $104,753 per annum, pro rata
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ592540
About the role

Lismore CAMHS Treatment Team is seeking a Counsellor to provide comprehensive and appropriate assessment and intervention as an integrated part of the multidisciplinary health care team for patients/clients who identify as Aboriginal within the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD).

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

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 well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.

You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

Relocating to the region?

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Join our team and you’ll enjoy:

  • Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home 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 re-enter the workforce

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Sharon Somerville on Shae.Somerville@health.nsw.gov.au


Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day

Applications Close: 07 August 2025

NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.

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.

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