Senior Health Clinician – Prevention & Response to Violence Abuse & Neglect (PARVAN) Counsellor - Incentives Offered
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to April 2027) / Job Share Considered
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 3; Social Worker Level 3; Welfare Officer Level 3; Senior Psychologist
Remuneration: $61.31 - $70.46 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health Incentives – (conditions apply, may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme and Western NSW LHD Incentives)
Location: Mudgee, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 22
Applications Close: 30 July 2026 – 11:59pm
Senior Health Clinician – Prevention & Response to Violence Abuse & Neglect (PARVAN) Counsellor - Incentives Offered
Service Delivery Directorate - Child, Youth & Families Division
About the role
In this role you will provide a specialised trauma informed, high quality service to children, young people, women, men, families and carers in Western NSW LHD where there has been physical abuse, emotional abuse and or neglect, child or adult sexual assault, or experience of domestic and family violence.
Western NSW - Life at Western NSW Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse. At Western NSW Health, we have built a collaborative, people-focused culture. Our vision - Healthier Rural People - Thriving Communities - provides a benchmark for our partnership and leadership approach to improving the health and wellbeing of people living in regional and remote areas of New South Wales.
This position sits within the Service Delivery / Women, Children and Families Division within the Integrated PARVAN teams.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Lynette Turner on 0436 910 945 or at lynette.turner@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
