Healthcare Australia

Counsellor

Healthcare Australia  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Company Description

​​​​​​​Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a major provider of healthcare services across Australia, including allied health, primary care, recruitment, NDIS, care services, and training.

In December 2024, we commenced providing health, mental health and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention network. Our team, which includes nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals, offer a wide range of healthcare services to detainees, such as triaging, medication, wound management, immunisation, and other clinical procedures. HCA also introduced a Virtual Care Centre (VCC), a 24/7 service that provides remote healthcare through telehealth and video consultations, helping to enhance onsite care for detainees.

Job Description

  • Location: Perth
  • 1 day per week, onsite

As a Counsellor, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals facing a broad range of psychosocial challenges, including mental health concerns, addiction, eating disorders, grief and loss, trauma, anger management, family and domestic violence, and financial hardship.

In this role, you will undertake comprehensive psychosocial assessments, deliver evidence-based counselling and targeted interventions, and coordinate holistic care plans that promote positive outcomes and overall wellbeing. Working collaboratively with clients and multidisciplinary teams, you will empower individuals to build resilience, overcome barriers, and achieve meaningful change in their lives.

Lets talk about you!

  • A minimum of three years' post-qualification experience providing counselling services across a range of psychosocial and mental health settings.
  • Current registration with a professional body (ACA, PACFA)
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing mental health challenges, addiction, trauma, grief and loss, and complex family dynamics.
  • A highly developed empathetic and culturally responsive approach, with a commitment to providing safe, inclusive, and person-centred care.
  • Well-developed problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, enabling effective assessment, intervention planning, advocacy, and coordination of support services.
  • The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

You’ll bring your passion for Primary Health care and be rewarded with:

  • Free onsite parking
  • Birthday Leave – because you deserve a paid day off to celebrate you
  • Be part of a well-respected Australian based organisation of more than 1000 employees including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals
  • Ongoing 24/7 immediate mental health and counselling support via our Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  • Salary Packaging - novated leasing available with Smart Group

If you have any queries, please contact Ana Colina on ana.colina@primaryhsa.com.au

Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.

Additional Information

Healthcare Australia

About Healthcare Australia

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is Australia’s largest diversified healthcare provider, operating nationwide across all sectors of health including primary health care, and acute care. We connect healthcare professionals, organisations, and people to provide end-to-end healthcare solutions. By filling the healthcare skills gap, we ensure Australians always have the support they need—making us Australia's #1 healthcare solutions provider.

We're highly experienced:

With over 50 years of experience connecting healthcare workforce with those needing support and care, we understand what works. The Healthcare Australia Group delivers quality, efficient, and flexible solutions nationwide with confidence.

We're dynamic:

HCA is known for our quick reflexes and it’s how we’re able to support Private, Public, Federal, State, and Territory Government and Health Departments. As a leading healthcare solutions provider, we're always ready to respond to urgent needs from customers, employees, or patients. Being active and responsive is fundamental to our identity.

We're human:

We're a team of over 15,000 passionate and committed healthcare workers and clinicians improving the health of our community. While embracing innovation through technology, we remain people-focused. We value human relationships and strive to make meaningful differences in lives across Australia.

We’re prepared:

Our years of experience have helped us develop comprehensive compliance frameworks and governance protocols—a key reason why leading private and public healthcare facilities choose us as their preferred provider.

Our compliance framework supports HCA health professionals in delivering safe, compliant care, ensuring our clients receive fully credentialed staff who are fit for purpose.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Melbourne, AU
Year Founded
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