Safeguards Senior Clinician - Identified

Remuneration: $131,585 - $152,392.73 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 4, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Social Worker Level 4
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Wallsend | Muswellbrook | Awabakal Country | Wonnarua Country
Requisition ID: REQ700717
Applications Close: Monday 16th November 2026


 

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

🌿 About the Role

Join a dedicated team delivering mental health assessment and brief intervention to children, young people, and their families through home visits and assertive outreach. Working within a bio-psycho-social-cultural framework, you will provide culturally safe, trauma-informed care navigation and support to enhance mental health, social, and emotional wellbeing.

You'll be well supported in your role by the Aboriginal Mental Health Workforce, along with access to the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) education framework, Ministry of Health training and networks, and other relevant professional development opportunities. Safeguards is committed to your ongoing growth through personalised learning plans, a comprehensive orientation program, and regular individual and group supervision to strengthen culturally responsive practice.
 

📍 Where You’ll Be Working

You'll be part of a supportive and compassionate team delivering assertive outreach services to children, young people, and their families. We are committed to providing family-centred, culturally safe care that respects the unique backgrounds, values, and experiences of every child and family. Collaboration, kindness, and empathy are at the heart of everything we do.
 

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:

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network

Career progression opportunities within NSW Health

Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees

Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay

Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing

Essential Requirements:

• This position is identified for Aboriginal people and exemption is claimed under 14d of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications, professional registration/membership as applicable.
• Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health, Djirruwang Program), Occupational Therapy which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• For Nursing, current unrestricted registration with AHPRA & meet the requirement for Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, hold required post graduate qualifications in the specialty field and meet the experience requirements for appointment under the NSW Public Health System Nurses' & Midwives' State Award.
• Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence and ability to travel for work purposes.
   

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:

💚 You are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and their families, bringing a compassionate, trauma-informed and holistic approach to care.
🤝 You foster strong, collaborative partnerships with children, families, communities and colleagues, embracing culturally safe, respectful and person-centred practice to achieve meaningful outcomes.
🌿 You are committed to empowering those you support through inclusive, individualised care that recognises their strengths, respects their experiences and promotes lasting positive change.

Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!

Additional information:

• This is a Level 4 position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 4 applicants, applications from Level 3 will be considered. The selection criteria reflects the requirements for a Level 4 applicant. Responses from Level 3 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards Level 4. The expected performance of the incumbent will be commensurate with his/her years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for Level 4.

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

• This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support.  
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.

• Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Nursing, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health, Djirruwang Program), Occupational Therapy which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications, professional registration/membership as applicable.
• Transform young lives through specialist child and adolescent mental health care, innovative family-based therapy and a collaborative team that champions clinical excellence and professional growth.
• Extensive contemporary experience and knowledge in mental health practice, as well as a demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed care principles and their application when working with children, adolescents, and families in a mental health context.  This includes providing timely, community-based, evidence-based assessment and short-term treatment for children and/or adolescents and their families when presenting with complex needs in mental health crisis.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate Closing the Gap in mental health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by demonstrating strategies for increasing Aboriginal participation in decision-making processes, delivering culturally respectful services, providing culturally safe environments, increasing the cultural competency of Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal staff, and demonstrated knowledge of mental health issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with experience in mental health and/or social emotional spiritual wellbeing of Aboriginal people and their communities.
• Demonstrated ability to forge and sustain meaningful partnerships and collaborations with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, understanding the interface between services, demonstrating an ability to apply and share expert knowledge with colleagues and other health professionals to enhance service delivery.
  
   

Need more information? 

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For role related queries or questions contact Sophie Phillips on Sophie.Phillips@health.nsw.gov.au or 0439 215 482 or Bron Rose, District Service Manager YAMHS Wiyiliin Ta on bron.rose@health.nsw.gov.au or 0428 425 324.