Health Clinician
Health Clinician, Joint Child Protection Response Program
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 5 October 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ630463
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence-based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
You will be part of the NSLHD Health Team based at Strawberry Hills as part of the Joint Child Protection Response Program
What you'll be doing
The Joint Child Protection and Response Program (JCPRP) Health Clinician position provides direct support to children, young people who have experienced serious and criminal sexual and physical abuse and neglect and their non-offending families referred to JCPRP. The JCPRP Health Clinician supports the JCPRP Senior Health Clinician in managing the health component of JCPRP in partnership with JCPRP inter agency partners, NSW Police and Department of Family and Community Services.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Degree in Social Work and eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers and demonstrated extensive experience as a level 2 and/or other relevant equivalent professional experience and unrestricted NSW drivers licence.
- Extensive clinical experience in relation to child protection intervention and crisis intervention, counselling and case management including working with children, young people and their families.
Demonstrated high level understanding, ability to work collaboratively and maintain relationships with interagency partners including the NSW Police Force and the Department of Family and Community Services, Health services and other key stakeholders in relation to children and young people who have experienced serious and criminal sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect.
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For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Ford on jessica.ford7@health.nsw.gov.au
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 (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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Applications Close: 5 January 2026
Interviews scheduled for commencement from 12 January 2026
