SAFE WAYZ Clinician / Senior Clinician (Pathway Opportunity) - Aboriginal identified
Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce providing culturally safe, trauma informed therapeutic support people with a strong focus on Aboriginal children, families, communities, and cultural safety.
This is a meaningful opportunity to work within a strengths-based, family-centred and culturally grounded model of care, while being supported through a structured professional development pathway that allows progression across award levels.
Our benefits:
Financial:
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
Work-Life Balance:
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave (for more information)
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Health & Wellbeing:
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
About the Role
Safe Wayz is a new statewide initiative providing an integrated, culturally grounded response for children (under 1 displaying problematic or harmful sexual behaviours (PHSBs). The program takes a strength‑based, family‑focused, culturally centred, and trauma‑informed approach, with a strong focus on Aboriginal children, families, communities, and cultural safety.
This role offers a supported Aboriginal development pathway, providing opportunities to enter at various experience levels and progress into senior clinical roles through structured supervision, mentoring, cultural support, and funded training.
The pathway supports career progression across multiple classifications, including:
Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Counsellor Levels 1–4
Sexual Assault Worker Levels 1–4
Psychologist / Senior Psychologist
Staff who do not yet meet Level 4 requirements are supported to complete the ECAV qualification pathway (Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services – Interpersonal Trauma), with recognition of prior learning (RPL) where applicable.
Your responsibilities will include:
Deliver early support, counselling and safety planning for children under 10 with problematic or harmful sexual behaviours (PHSBs)
Coordinate and contribute to prevention and early‑intervention initiatives in partnership with Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal‑controlled organisations.
Conduct holistic psychosocial assessments that incorporate cultural needs, cultural care and family strengths.
Work collaboratively with Safe Wayz, SAS, CPCS, JCPRP and CAMHS teams to support integrated responses for children and families
Engage in clinical and cultural supervision and contribute to statewide networks, working groups, and professional development. Participating in a 24/7 on-call roster for crisis response
Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.
Employment Type: Part Time - Contract until 30 June 2030 (then pending ongoing funding)
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Practitioner , Aboriginal Health Worker, Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Lvl 1, Counsellor Lvl 2, Counsellor Lvl 3, Counsellor Lvl 4, Psychologist, Snr Psychologist, Social Worker Lvl 1, Social Worker Lvl 2, Social Worker Lvl 3, Social Worker Lvl 4
Remuneration: $67,612.00 – $139,712.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ685503
Location: Wagga Wagga
Why Join Us
Work in a role that makes a real impact on vulnerable communities.
Access cultural supervision, mentoring, and professional development.
Be part of a supportive team committed to collaboration and respect.
Enjoy opportunities for career progression within the Aboriginal Development Pathway.
What We’re Looking For
Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement (Section 14 Anti-Discrimination Act 197.
Qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Graduate Certificate in ECAV qualification pathway - Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma) with demonstrated Cultural expertise
Experience working with Aboriginal communities and understanding intergenerational trauma.
Skills in child-centred, family-focused counselling and case management.
Current NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel.
More information:
about applying for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Katie Lynch-Ridley, District Clinical Leader, Sexual Assault Counselling Services on 0499 611 788 or
[email protected] for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 10 September 2026
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
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
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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