Health Clinician Joint Child Protection Response Program - Targeted

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

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 4
Remuneration: $126,524 - $129,591 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ663000
Location: Tamworth
Applications Close: Wednesday, 15th July 2026
 

Where you'll be working
Join a dedicated multidisciplinary team making a genuine difference in the lives of children, young people and families across the New England region. As part of the Joint Child Protection Response Program (JCPRP), you'll work within a unique tri-agency partnership alongside NSW Health, NSW Police and the Department of Communities and Justice to provide timely, trauma-informed responses for children and young people at risk of serious harm. Based within the New England Local Health District, this role supports communities across Tamworth, Armidale, Inverell and Moree, delivering specialist health responses that promote safety, recovery and wellbeing for some of our most vulnerable community members.

The Opportunity
This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced and compassionate Health Clinician to work in a highly specialised child protection service where every day brings meaningful and varied work. As part of the JCPRP Health Team, you'll use your clinical expertise to provide trauma-informed assessment, crisis intervention and therapeutic support to children, young people and their non-offending family members. Working closely with NSW Police and the Department of Communities and Justice, you'll contribute to coordinated responses that prioritise the safety, health and wellbeing of children experiencing sexual harm, serious physical abuse or extreme neglect. No two days are the same. Your role will include clinical assessment, care coordination, advocacy, participation in multi-agency planning, and collaboration with a broad network of health and community services. You'll also have opportunities to contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, education and child protection training across the district. Reporting to the PARVAN Perinatal and Paediatric Programs Manager and supported by the Senior Health Clinician, you'll be joining a team that values collaboration, clinical excellence and continuous learning. We are committed to supporting your professional growth and wellbeing through:

• Structured clinical supervision
• Ongoing professional development and specialist training
• Peer support from an experienced multidisciplinary team
• Opportunities to lead quality improvement and education initiatives
• A positive, inclusive workplace culture where your expertise is recognised and valued

About you
We're looking for a motivated, resilient and compassionate clinician who is passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people and families affected by trauma, violence, abuse and neglect. You bring strong clinical judgement and the ability to remain calm and effective when working in complex and sensitive situations. You're confident working autonomously while recognising the value of collaboration, and you build positive relationships with colleagues, partner agencies and families to achieve the best possible outcomes for children. You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Have experience working with children, young people and families experiencing trauma, abuse, neglect or violence.
• Deliver person-centred, trauma-informed care with empathy, professionalism and cultural sensitivity.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary and interagency teams.
• Have excellent assessment, problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills.
• Are committed to continuous learning, professional development and improving services for vulnerable children and families

If you're looking for a career where your clinical expertise can have a lasting impact on the lives of children and families, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

1. Must hold as a minimum a bachelor's degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of social workers; or a four year degree in psychology, being a three year degree with a fourth year honours in psychology or a qualification deemed equivalent by the employer which provides full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia; or a bachelors degree in counselling or a related field, or other qualification deemed relevant by the employer.
2. Eligibility to drive in NSW

 
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 substantial knowledge, skills and experience in providing trauma informed therapeutic responses to children and young people who have experienced sexual assault, physical abuse and/or neglect

2. Demonstrated experience with demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interagency environment to build and maintain co-operative professional and therapeutic relationships and networks through the application of strong communication, interpersonal, advocacy, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

3. Demonstrated ability to exercise high level independent professional judgement to independently problem-solve and apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

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For role related queries or questions contact Jodie Peace on Jodie.Peace@health.nsw.gov.au