Clinical Senior DFV and Referral Management Early Response (RMER)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Lemongrove Campus
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ683604
Applications Close: 23 August 2026
Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Clinical Psychologist: $118,162.00 - $144,021.00 per annum
Senior Psychologist: $128,933.00 - $139,712.00 per annum
Social Worker/Counsellor Level 4: $131,585.00 - $134,775.00 per annum
Being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW).
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions. At Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, we believe our diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all staff feel welcome, respected and valued. We strongly encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, and people of all ages.
The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).
Join us in shaping the future of trauma-informed responses to domestic and family violence and sexual assault across Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. This is a new and exciting leadership opportunity within the Sexual Assault Service (SAS) created in recognition of the complex and vital work undertaken to provide early psychosocial support to victim-survivors of interpersonal violence. The role reflects our commitment to delivering integrated, responsive and trauma-informed care for victim-survivors and their families during some of the most challenging periods of their lives.
The Sexual Assault Service provides accessible, person-centred psychosocial assessment and therapeutic support to children, families, and individuals of all ages across NBMLHD. Through early intervention and integrated care, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support.
As the Clinical Senior DFV & RMER, you will have the unique opportunity to help shape and strengthen the district's approach to trauma-informed assessment, intervention and care.
This pivotal role combines strategic leadership with direct clinical practice, allowing you to influence service development while remaining connected to the experiences of victim-survivors, families and frontline clinicians. You will provide expert clinical leadership, championing evidence-informed and best-practice trauma interventions while fostering strong partnerships with stakeholders. Leading the daily management of the triage arm of the service, you will work closely with a collaborative team of clinicians to meet the early support needs of our clients.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated clinician committed to delivering timely, high-quality trauma-informed assessment, triage and early intervention responses. The role will suit applicants with high attention to detail, strong problem-solving, stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
who thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will understand the profound impact that being supported to access the right care at the right time can have on trauma healing journeys and be motivated to drive positive change in this important area of practice.
Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will maintain a small specialist caseload, model high-quality therapeutic interventions and translate strategic priorities into meaningful service encounters. Your expertise, compassion, and ability to inspire others will contribute to a positive team culture, support professional growth, and ensure the service remains responsive, innovative, and aligned with district priorities.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a service that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and person-centred care. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can influence system-wide outcomes while making a direct difference to victim-survivors during times of crisis, recovery and healing, we encourage you to apply. Join a team dedicated to safety, recovery and healing, and help shape the future of trauma-informed responses for victim-survivors across our community.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full-time staff
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Qualification: *Social Work: Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or *Senior Psychologist: Degree in Psychology with full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and a current Senior Psychologist or eligible for Senior Psychologist grading (with no less than 12 months service at the 9th year of service and thereafter rate), or *Clinical Psychologist: Accredited Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and general registration as a psychologist with AHPRA with endorsement (or working towards endorsement) in the area of Clinical Psychology, or *Counselling: Minimum AQF level 7 qualification recognised or accredited by the Peak Body (PACFA) with eligibility for membership as a counsellor with PACFA. Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification for this position and is authorised under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Demonstrated high level specialist clinical experience, knowledge and understanding of best practice models, trauma informed approaches and clinical lenses for working with clients who have experienced trauma and abuse.
- Demonstrated application of current policies and legislation relating to sexual assault, child protection, domestic violence and children under 10 with problematic and harmful sexualised behaviours with the ability to undertake change management and clinical redesign of services.
- Demonstrated client-centred clinical assessment skills that support exploration and communication of the inter-related dynamics and effects of sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect, domestic violence and problematic harmful sexualised behaviours in children under 10.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills with experience in building internal and external network relationships stakeholders of both mutual and competing priorities to negotiate positive outcomes in emotionally charged situations with difficult and complex issues.
- Demonstrated high level attention to detail, time and task prioritisation strategies, ability to negotiate complex clinical information systems and to build these capacities within a team.
- Demonstrated ability to lead from where you are by taking initiative, influencing positive change and contributing to service quality and team culture
- Current NSW State driver's licence (including P1 or above) with willingness to use for work purposes and ability to attend Nepean Hospital within 1 hour as required in participation of 24/7 crisis roster.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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For role related queries or questions contact Helen Levingston on Helen.Levingston@health.nsw.gov.au
