Acting SAS & CPCS Clinical Lead - Social Worker/Psychologist
Acting SAS & CPCS Clinical Lead
Step into a pivotal leadership role where your expertise will shape specialist services supporting individuals and families impacted by violence, abuse, and trauma across the Murrumbidgee region. This is your opportunity to drive meaningful change while working alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-informed care that promotes safety, recovery, and wellbeing.
Our benefits:
- A collaborative, teams-based multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
- Engaging and intellectually stimulating work
- A team that is inclusive, respectful, and values the diverse communities it serves
- A position dedicated to empowering others to achieve their goals
Employment type: Part Time Temporary (until 12April 2027, with possibility of extension)
Position classification: Senior Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker – Level 5
Renumeration: $123,974.00 - $152,992.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: Up to 18.5
Requisition ID: REQ651711
Location: Negotiable within MLHD
About the role
In this senior leadership position, you will guide the delivery of high-quality, specialist clinical services in line with NSW Health standards. You’ll play a critical role in shaping service excellence and driving innovation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and coordinating SAS and VAN services, including the VAN on-call model
- Providing advanced clinical supervision, consultation, and professional support
- Driving service development, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Building strong partnerships with NSW Police, DCJ, NGOs, Aboriginal-led organisations, and internal programs
- Influencing statewide policy, planning, and strategic initiatives
- This role is ideal for a decisive, compassionate, and collaborative leader who thrives in dynamic environments and is deeply committed to improving outcomes for people experiencing violence, abuse, and neglect.
What We’re Looking For:
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Relevant tertiary qualifications with registration (or eligibility) with a professional body
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capability
- Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams
- Extensive experience in a related clinical or leadership role
More information:
1) Download the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Shannon McMahon on Shannon.McMahon@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Applications Close: 24 April 2026
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