CCLHD - Clinical Lead - Pregnancy Family Conferencing

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4
Remuneration: $66.36 - $67.97 Per Hour
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ672178
Location: Central Coast
Applications Close: Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 11:59pm
 

Are you an experienced Social Worker with a passion for clinical leadership, child protection, and collaborative, family-centred practice? This is an opportunity to lead an innovative program that supports vulnerable pregnant women, babies, and families through early intervention and coordinated care.

About the Opportunity

As the Clinical Lead - Pregnancy Family Conferencing (PFC), you will play a pivotal role in leading a multidisciplinary program that brings together health, child protection, and community partners to improve outcomes for families across our district. 

Working within the Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Service, you will provide strategic and clinical leadership, champion evidence-based practice, and drive service improvement while mentoring and supporting clinicians across the service. In this role you will:

• Lead the Pregnancy Family Conferencing program, delivering expert clinical leadership and coordinating high-quality, family-centred care.
• Partner with health, child protection, Aboriginal organisations, and community agencies to strengthen outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
• Mentor and support clinicians through clinical supervision, professional development, and evidence-based practice.
• Drive innovation and service improvement by leading quality initiatives, strengthening clinical governance, and influencing best practice across the service.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description 


About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• A Degree in Social Work from an accredited course with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) (or an AASW Overseas Assessment where applicable).
• Extensive experience in child protection practice within a health or related setting, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and clinical frameworks.
• Proven clinical leadership skills, including supervision, multidisciplinary collaboration, service development, and driving evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrated experience providing culturally safe care and building strong partnerships with Aboriginal families, communities, and key stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead in complex environments and manage competing priorities with confidence and compassion.
   

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible part-time hours, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?
Jordan Hardy
Phone: 02 4328 7307
Email: jordan.hardy@health.nsw.gov.au 

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. 

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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