Clinical Coordinator- Domestic & Family Violence

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

Hunter New England Health is seeking a passionate and experienced Clinical Coordinator to lead our Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) and Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Crisis Services across rural and regional sites. This pivotal leadership role provides an opportunity to shape the way our health system responds to DFV - ensuring that every patient receives compassionate, consistent, and high-quality care.

About the Role
As the DFV and VAN Crisis Service Clinical Coordinator, you will provide advanced clinical, strategic, and educational leadership across integrated crisis services in rural and regional Emergency Departments.

You’ll play a key role in:

• Strengthening frontline capability by training and mentoring health staff in identifying and responding to DFV

• Coordinating consistent pathways for DFV screenings, disclosures, and crisis responses

• Providing expert consultation on complex cases

• Supporting the implementation of Safer Pathways across the district in partnership with the Integrated DFV and Crisis Service Program Lead

This role combines leadership, clinical excellence, and community partnership — working to ensure safety, dignity, and recovery for people impacted by violence, abuse and neglect. 

Where You’ll Be Working
You’ll join the District Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Team, a supportive and committed group dedicated to preventing violence and improving outcomes for victim-survivors.

Your base location is flexible, with options across Maitland, Tamworth, Manning, Armidale, or Moree, with travel within the district being part of your role.  Join us in creating safer communities and delivering excellence in trauma-informed care.


Benefits:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

• ADO's each month (for full time employees)

• Salary packaging options

• Fitness Passport

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

• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
   
   

  About You 

• This role requires you to have demonstrated leadership experience and a high degree of professional judgement 

• You will need high level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and an ability to problem solve.

• Must hold a degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling or other qualifications deemed equivalent by the employer, which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association/full registration with or through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

 


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For role related queries or questions contact Lynese Robinson on Lynese.Robinson@health.nsw.gov.au

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 

This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases  for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. 

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of     personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

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.

This is a targeted recruitment under Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014 where only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are considered eligible to apply for this role

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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