Joint Child Protection and Response Program Senior Health Clinician
Fantastic opportunity to take up a short-term temporary Senior Health Clinician position in either a part time or full-time capacity, with the possibility of part time hours being available at the end of this temporary contract.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 10 October 2025 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Dependent on qualification
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ568177
Salary per week:
Clinical Psychologist: $2,093.71 - $2,551.93
Allied Health Professional Level 5: $2,504.05 - $2,564.94 per week
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.
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
Central Metropolitan Joint Child Protection and Response Program, Strawberry Hills
What you'll be doing
This position manages all Health components of the Joint Child Protection Response Program (JCPRP) in partnership with the JCPRP Interagency partners, NSW Police and Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) within the Central Metropolitan JCPRP Team.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Relevant qualification in Clinical Psychology, Social Work or Counselling. For Social Work and Counsellor demonstrated experience as a Level 2 or above. For Clinical Psychology, a Master's degree or higher in Clinical Psychology from an APAC Accredited University with current AHPRA registration and for Social Worker, eligibility for membership with AASW and
- Demonstrated capacity to work in partnership with key multidisciplinary and interagency stakeholders and to lead the development of therapeutic responses to meet demands and client needs in a multi-agency context.
- Understanding of the legislation, Government policies, including NSW Health policies as well as legal issues surrounding sexual assault and the physical abuse and neglect of children.
- High level written and verbal communication skills, including interagency negotiation skills as well as capacity to engage with children, young people, families and communities.
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For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Wolfe on Rachel.Wolfe@health.nsw.gov.au or 0407 783 767.
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.
Applications Close: 22 April 2025
Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 28 April 2025
