CCLHD - Aboriginal Clinical Lead - Violence, Abuse & Neglect

Position Title: Aboriginal Clinical Lead- Violence, Abuse & Neglect
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 4
Remuneration: Dependant on Qualifications 
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Central Coast
Requisition ID: REQ639163
Applications Close: Monday, 23 February 2026 at 11:59pm

 

• Bring your passion for culturally safe, trauma‑informed care to make a meaningful difference for Aboriginal people and families on Darkinung Country (NSW Central Coast).

• Play a pivotal leadership role and shape the future of Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Services, providing strong clinical and cultural leadership across services.

• Work alongside highly committed, multidisciplinary teams and a small team of Aboriginal health professionals who are dedicated to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to supporting and growing our Aboriginal health workforce and delivering trusted care and better health outcomes for Aboriginal people on the Central Coast. We prioritise staff wellbeing, professional development and flexible, culturally safe responses to Violence, Abuse and Neglect.

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

About the Opportunity

As the Aboriginal Clinical Lead – Violence, Abuse and Neglect, you will play a vital leadership role, ensuring an Aboriginal world view is embedded across VAN services. You will work closely alongside Aboriginal people and families, while guiding and supporting staff to deliver culturally responsive, trauma‑informed care.

In this role, you will:

• Provide clinical leadership, cultural guidance, supervision and mentorship across VAN services.

• Support the delivery of culturally safe and trauma‑informed care for Aboriginal children, young people, adults and families.

• Strengthen relationships with Aboriginal communities, Elders and Aboriginal‑controlled organisations.

• Advocate for and support Aboriginal staff, fostering a culturally safe, inclusive and respectful workplace.

• Contribute to service planning, interagency collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring Aboriginal voices and perspectives inform practice.

• Suggest and implement improvements to the existing cultural safety framework, where appropriate.

This role is suitable for professionals at Level 4, including: Counsellor, Psychologist or Senior Psychologist, Sexual Assault Worker or Social Worker.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.  

 

About You

We are looking for a culturally grounded Aboriginal leader with clinical expertise. You will have:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage, confirmed through community recognition (Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act,1977).

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology or a related health discipline, with relevant professional registration or membership.

• A deep understanding of the impacts of violence, abuse and neglect, and experience working in trauma‑informed practice.

• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally responsive care in partnership with Aboriginal communities and organisations.

• Proven leadership skills, with experience in mentoring, supervision and supporting culturally safe practice.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
 

Why Join Central Coast Local Health District?

At CCLHD, we value our people and understand the importance of wellbeing, connection and flexibility. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off (ADO) each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.

• Financial Benefits: Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay, novated leasing options, and relocation assistance (where applicable).

• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport (discounted gym memberships), free annual flu vaccination, telehealth services, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family, and discounted private health insurance.

• Career & Cultural Support: Free professional development and training opportunities, secondment and career progression pathways, NAIDOC leave, access to cultural mentoring and supervision, opportunities to connect and network with other Aboriginal staff and health professionals.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Let’s Yarn

If you would like to yarn about the role, learn more about the team, or receive support with your application, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — we are here to support you.

For role-related queries, please contact:
Donna Curtis
Phone: 0414 192 278
Email: Donna.Curtis@health.nsw.gov.au

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Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.