Safe Wayz Clinician/Coordinator
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- Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
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- REQ637590 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Lemongrove Campus, Penrith
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ637590
Applications Close: 15/02/2026
Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Counsellor, Social Worker Level 1/2: $76,364.00 – $108,943.00 per annum
Counsellor, Social Worker Level 3: $116,892.00 – $120,680.00 per annum
Counsellor, Social Worker Level 4: $126,524.00 - $129,591.00 per annum
Psychologist: $80,452.00 - $117,755.00 per annum
Senior Psychologist: $123,974.00 - $134,338.00 per annum
Clinical Psychologist: $113,617.00 - $138,482.00 per annum
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.
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).
Our Safe Wayz team is offering a unique multi‑level role open to candidates with a range of experience who are committed to developing specialist skills in supporting children with problematic and harmful sexualised behaviours (PHSB). Professional development is provided, and applicants with broader child and family experience are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating cross‑sector care for children under 10 with PHSB, working closely with their families, communities and partner agencies. Safe Wayz uses a strengths‑based, family‑focused and culturally centred trauma‑informed approach. The role includes coordinating pathways into specialist counselling services and holding a small clinical caseload.
Safe Wayz also leads primary prevention initiatives, providing education to children, families, schools, carers, community groups and professionals about PHSB and developmentally appropriate behaviours. This involves building community capacity to identify and understand PHSB, collaborating with partner agencies, offering consultation and training, and advocating for system and practice improvements. Clinicians also support cultural consultation processes to assist non‑Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander staff working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families. This position additionally participates in a 24/7 crisis response service, supporting Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District to deliver integrated psychosocial and medical responses to victims of sexual assault.
Position classification level and responsibilities will be aligned to experience, and a detailed overview of expectations for each level is available on request. We also welcome interested applicants to contact us for an informal conversation about the role. If you are passionate about supporting children and families, we invite you to learn more about the role and apply today!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- 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
- Applicants must hold one of the below eligible qualifications: a) Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or b) Psychology: General registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and, for Senior Psychologist, 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) and, for Clinical Psychologist, an accredited Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology; or c) Bachelor, Master or Doctorate Degree in Counselling with current listing on ARCAP (Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and current membership of PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia)
- Experience providing culturally safe trauma focused therapeutic supports for children and families in regard to sensitive and complex issues whilst applying child protection policy and risk management strategies.
- Highly developed interpersonal communication skills including mentoring, coaching, influencing and educating.
- Demonstrated high level of understanding of the intersection between issues of sexual assault, domestic violence, child protection, PHSBs with ability to apply relevant policy and procedure.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate well with others, manage conflict and apply critical reflection skills to foster strong clinical outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience participating in and/or leading quality improvement activities, service development and evaluation activities.
- Demonstrated high level time management and administrative organisational skills.
- Current drivers License and willingness to travel across the District as well as ability to attend Nepean hospital within 1 hour of when allocated shifts on the 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.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Helen Levingston on Helen.Levingston@health.nsw.gov.au
