Safewayz Clinician - Senior Psychologist / Social Worker - Level 4
SAFE WAYZ Clinician - Senior Psychologist / Social Worker Level 4 Wagga Wagga
Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce providing culturally safe, trauma informed therapeutic support working with children and families.
Our benefits:
Financial:
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
Relocation Considerations
Work-Life Balance:
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave (for more information)
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Health & Wellbeing:
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Employment Type: Contract Full Time until 30 May 2030 (pending ongoing funding)
Position Classification: Counsellor Lvl 4, Sexual Assault Worker Lvl 4, Social Worker Lvl 4, Snr/Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $131,585.00 – $159,112.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ682813
Location: Wagga Wagga
About the Role
This role will be part of a new program called Safe Wayz which coordinates an integrated response for children under the age of criminal responsibility (currently 10 years in NSW) with problematic or harmful sexual behaviours (PHSBs). Safe Wayz adopts a strength-based, family- focused and culturally centred trauma-informed approach to working with children and families to help prevent behaviours from escalating.
Your responsibilities will include.
Deliver early support, counselling and safety planning for children under 10 with problematic or harmful sexual behaviours (PHSBs)
Coordinate and contribute to prevention and early‑intervention initiatives in partnership with Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal‑controlled organisations.
Conduct holistic psychosocial assessments that incorporate cultural needs, cultural care and family strengths.
Work collaboratively with Safe Wayz, SAS, CPCS, JCPRP and CAMHS teams to support integrated responses for children and families
Engage in clinical and cultural supervision and contribute to statewide networks, working groups, and professional development
Participating in a 24/7 on-call roster for crisis response
Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
Qualifications and registration (eg PACFA Counsellor / AASW Social Work / AHPRA Psychologist - ensure to upload evidence to your application
Experience and understanding of intergenerational trauma.
Skills in child-centred, family-focused counselling and case management.
Current NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel.
NSW Working with Children Clearance
More information:
1) Download the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Katie Lynch-Ridley, District Clinical Leader, Sexual Assault Counselling Services on 0499 611 788 or Katie.Lynchridley@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 28 August 2026
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
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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