Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (job share considered)
Position Classification: Psychologist / Counsellor Level 3 / Social Worker Level 3
Requisition ID: REQ585799
About the Role
Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
The SLHD Bereavement Counsellor will provide specialised bereavement counselling, follow-up and support for family members and/or carers known to or living within SLHD, following a death. The position also provides counselling, consultation and psychoeducation to multidisciplinary staff within SLHD and the wider community. In addition, the position will provide patient centred, evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support the implementation of the Bereavement Model of Care, deliver broad activities within the Bereavement Program, and initiate, lead, complete and evaluate quality improvement and/or research initiatives
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Undergraduate degree in psychology and current AHPRA registration to practice as a psychologist, and eligibility for membership of a professional association or a minimum a bachelor’s degree in Social Work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers or a minimum a bachelor’s degree in Counselling or a related field, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence (P1 or P2 accepted) and willingness to travel across SLHD facilities.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and evaluate quality improvement initiatives and/or research focused on patient/client outcomes.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District – NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
For enquiries, please contact Edward Lie via email at edward.lie@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 3 July 2025
For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’