Social Worker Level 4 - Out of Home Care Clinical Lead

Lead with purpose in a passionate, trauma-informed team shaping brighter futures for children in care.

Remuneration: $121,658 - $124,607 per annum + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2028
Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 4
Location: Wallsend Campus
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ591954
Applications Close: Sunday, 10th August 2025


Where you'll be working:
The successful candidate will be working at Wallsend Health campus, where many community health services are based. The OOHC service is a multi-disciplinary service, providing health assessments and health care coordination to children and young people in OOHC. Each position and member of team is integral to the work we do. The service operates allied health clinics, nursing clinics and an OOHC Paediatric outreach and telehealth clinic as well as our core business of coordinating children’s health care and developing high quality health management plans. Team members are geographically dispersed across HNE. Line management is located within the Wallsend campus and the successful candidate will be provided full support from management, clinical staff and supervision from experienced and skilled clinicians from the wider VAN network whenever required.

The culture of the OOHC team is fun, friendly and supportive. The OOHC team are extremely passionate about the service they provide and the rewarding area they work in.

About the role:
A typical day or week for the OOHC Clinical lead would involve providing immediate clinical guidance to OOHC health clinicians and our various stakeholders, providing risk assessments and often working to help de-escalate or escalate various situations. A large part of this role involves empowering others within the team, being available in a senior supervisory role and essentially creating a more clinically informed workforce in a specialised area of health. The complexity of the work means there are constant learning opportunities in the fields of mental health, human development and trauma informed practice. The OOHC Clinical lead contributes to discussions at a higher level about challenges faced within the OOHC system and pathway program, highlighting gaps and suggesting ways in which improvements can be made for service delivery.

The successful applicant will be well supported through a comprehensive framework that includes clinical and cultural supervision, peer supervision, and regular accountability meetings with the District Coordinator. They’ll have opportunities to connect and collaborate with clinical leads from other VAN services, and will have access to internal and external education and training to support ongoing professional development. An in-depth orientation to the service and role will be provided, along with access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for additional support.

About you:
We’re seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable clinician with a deep understanding of trauma, attachment, and child development. You’ll bring expertise in the impact of complex trauma on brain development, behaviour, relationships, and mental health, along with proficiency in assessing the psychosocial needs of children and young people. As Clinical Lead, you’ll provide expert advice, uphold best practice, and support the clinical direction of the team. While experience in supervision and strategic leadership is ideal, we welcome applicants eager to develop these skills over time.

Requirements:

• Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and eligibility for membership the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and a willingness to travel as required.

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Proximity to shopping and other services 
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 

 

Additional information:

• This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered.
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
  
  
  
   

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For role related queries or questions contact Ashley Owens on Ashley.Owens@health.nsw.gov.au