Where professional growth meets purpose, impact and the opportunity to make a lasting difference.
Remuneration: $131585 - $134775 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Lvl 4 ,Social Worker Lvl 4
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Tamworth CHS
Requisition ID: REQ690958
Applications Close: Wednesday 16th September 2026
Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
About the Role:
This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced and compassionate Health Clinician to join a highly specialised child protection service where your expertise can make a profound difference in the lives of children, young people and families.
As part of the JCPRP Health Team, you’ll draw on your clinical expertise to deliver trauma-informed assessment, crisis intervention and therapeutic support to children and young people, as well as their non-offending family members. Working collaboratively with NSW Police and the Department of Communities and Justice, you’ll play a vital role in coordinated, multidisciplinary responses that prioritise the safety, health and wellbeing of children and young people impacted by sexual harm, serious physical abuse or extreme neglect.
Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful impact. Your work will span clinical assessment, care coordination, advocacy, multi-agency planning and collaboration with a diverse network of health and community services. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to service development, quality improvement, education and child protection training across the district.
Reporting to the PARVAN Perinatal and Paediatric Programs Manager and supported by the Senior Health Clinician, you’ll become part of a team that values clinical excellence, collaboration and continuous learning.
We’re committed to supporting your professional growth and wellbeing through:
- Structured clinical supervision to strengthen and enhance your practice.
- Ongoing professional development and specialist training to build your expertise in child protection and trauma-informed care.
- Peer support from an experienced multidisciplinary team who value collaboration and shared knowledge.
- Opportunities to lead quality improvement and education initiatives, helping shape and strengthen service delivery.
A positive and inclusive workplace culture where your contribution, expertise and commitment are genuinely valued
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Where you’ll be working:
Join a dedicated multidisciplinary team making a genuine difference in the lives of children, young people and families across the New England region. As part of the Joint Child Protection Response Program (JCPRP), you'll work within a unique tri-agency partnership alongside NSW Health, NSW Police and the Department of Communities and Justice to provide timely, trauma-informed responses for children and young people at risk of serious harm. Based within the New England Local Health District, this role supports communities across Tamworth, Armidale, Inverell and Moree, delivering specialist health responses that promote safety, recovery and wellbeing for some of our most vulnerable community members.
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:
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network
Career progression opportunities within NSW Health
Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees
Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing
Essential Requirements:
- Must hold as a minimum a bachelor's degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of social workers; or a four year degree in psychology, being a three year degree with a fourth year honours in psychology or a qualification deemed equivalent by the employer which provides full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia; or a bachelors degree in counselling or a related field, or other qualification deemed relevant by the employer.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW and ability to travel for work purposes.
If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:
- Bring compassion and resilience to a role dedicated to improving outcomes for children, young people and families impacted by trauma, violence, abuse and neglect.
- Apply strong clinical judgement and remain calm, considered and effective when navigating complex, sensitive and challenging situations.
- Build meaningful partnerships across multidisciplinary and interagency teams, fostering trusted relationships with colleagues, families and key service partners.
- Deliver trauma-informed, person-centred care with empathy, professionalism and a strong commitment to culturally responsive practice.
- Demonstrate sound assessment and clinical decision-making skills, using initiative and problem-solving expertise to support the best possible outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
- Embrace continuous learning and professional growth, contributing to service improvement and the ongoing enhancement of care for children, young people and families.
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!
Additional information:
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support.
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
How to apply
submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
Demonstrated substantial knowledge, skills and experience in providing trauma informed therapeutic responses to children and young people who have experienced sexual assault, physical abuse and/or neglect
Demonstrated experience with demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interagency environment to build and maintain co-operative professional and therapeutic relationships and networks through the application of strong communication, interpersonal, advocacy, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Jodie Peace on [email protected]
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description . For assistance addressing selection criteria
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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