APS6 Counsellor
Job description
About the Organisation
This prominent Federal Government agency provides expert mental health assessment, counselling, and wellbeing services to serving and former Australian Defence Force members and their families. With a strong focus on evidence-based practice and community wellbeing, the organisation plays a vital role in supporting those who have served. You’ll become part of a purpose-driven team dedicated to delivering meaningful outcomes, continuous improvement, and compassionate care.
The Opportunity
In the APS6 Clinician role, you will deliver high-quality, trauma-informed clinical services. Key responsibilities include:
To excel, you will bring:
This role offers the chance to make a real difference for the veteran community, with clear professional development pathways including funded clinical supervision and CPD. You’ll join a supportive team culture within a respected Federal Government agency, with a strong organisational commitment to wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion.
This prominent Federal Government agency provides expert mental health assessment, counselling, and wellbeing services to serving and former Australian Defence Force members and their families. With a strong focus on evidence-based practice and community wellbeing, the organisation plays a vital role in supporting those who have served. You’ll become part of a purpose-driven team dedicated to delivering meaningful outcomes, continuous improvement, and compassionate care.
The Opportunity
In the APS6 Clinician role, you will deliver high-quality, trauma-informed clinical services. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing individual, couple, and family counselling, case management, and risk assessments.
- Maintaining accurate and confidential clinical records, care plans, and risk assessments.
- Conducting intake assessments and coordinating referrals to internal specialists and external providers.
- Collaborating with families, treatment providers, and stakeholders to optimise therapeutic outcomes.
- Participating in case reviews, operational supervision, and continuing professional development.
- Co-facilitating group programs and supporting community engagement initiatives.
- Contributing to program evaluations, clinical governance, and service improvement projects.
To excel, you will bring:
- Strong clinical expertise in psychology, social work, counselling, occupational therapy, nursing, or a related field.
- Experience delivering trauma-informed, client-centred care within a multidisciplinary setting.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including working with vulnerable and complex clients.
- Ability to complete clinical documentation and risk assessments while maintaining professional standards.
- Sound judgement, emotional intelligence, and the ability to respond calmly in critical situations.
- Relevant professional qualification (AHPRA-registered Psychologist, OT, Nurse; AASW-eligible Social Worker; or Masters-level Counsellor with PACFA/ACA registration).
- WWVP or Working With Children Check (or ability to obtain).
- Australian Citizenship (per the Public Service Act).
- Ability to obtain and maintain Baseline security clearance.
- Two APS6 Clinician positions available
- Locations: Melbourne & Albury-Wodonga
- 12-month labour hire contract with *extension potential*
- Hourly rate: Approx. $65-$73/hour + Super
- Hybrid work options available
- Weekly pay cycle, online timesheets, and access to a professional support structure
This role offers the chance to make a real difference for the veteran community, with clear professional development pathways including funded clinical supervision and CPD. You’ll join a supportive team culture within a respected Federal Government agency, with a strong organisational commitment to wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion.