Child Protection Counselling Service Moree

Your next opportunity to grow, contribute, and make a lasting difference starts here

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3, Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $80,452 - $138,482 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ674098
Location: Moree Community Health Service 
Applications Close: Sunday, 12th July 2026


Where you'll be working
The Moree Violence and Neglect (VAN) team consists of 4 staff. You are supported by the community Health team locally and the VAN network from the district. You will work closely with acute services, maternity, child and family health services and Aboriginal Health Unit staff.

The Opportunity
Child Protection Counselling Services (CPCS) provide specialised, trauma-informed, counselling and casework services to children, young people (0-18 years) and their families. CPCS usually provides medium to long-term intervention (3-18 months). Interventions are child-focused and family-centred, and aim to reduce further risk of abuse and harm as well as recovery from past traumatic experiences.

About you
We are seeking a motivated, organised, and resilient health professional with strong clinical skills and experience supporting children, families, and vulnerable populations affected by trauma, violence, abuse, and neglect. You will bring expertise in trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice, with the ability to conduct comprehensive assessments, deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and manage risk within a child protection framework.

 You will be an excellent communicator who builds strong therapeutic relationships and works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies. Strong leadership, sound professional judgement, and effective time management are essential, along with a commitment to reflective practice, ongoing learning, and providing compassionate, ethical care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and families.

Requirements

1. Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Social Work, which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
2. Willingness to work a seven-day rotating roster including weekends and public holidays

What we can offer you

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance

• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
   

Additional information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
   

How to apply

• Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

1. Demonstrated understanding and application of NSW Health Child Protection policies, procedures and child protection legislation.
2. A well-developed knowledge of the psycho-social challenges facing families in the relevant clinical area and a sound knowledge of relevant community resources and support services available to the children and families
3. Significant post graduate experience in a variety of social work intervention including psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, case management and counselling within an acute health setting.
    

Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Lee Clissold on Lee.Clissold@health.nsw.gov.au