Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 4
Remuneration: $2,424.82 - $2,483.60 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Based across the Central Coast
Requisition ID: REQ670325
Applications Close: Monday 22nd June at 11:59pm
At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone. We are looking for an experienced and values-driven clinician to step into a pivotal leadership role within our Whole Family Team (WFT) - part of our integrated Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Service.
Lead meaningful change where it matters most
As the Clinical Lead - Mental Health, you will play a critical leadership role supporting vulnerable families where parental mental health and/or substance use places children at risk of significant harm. You’ll partner closely with the Clinical Lead - Drug and Alcohol to guide a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering intensive, trauma-informed, family-focused interventions, most often in the home. Working alongside Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), your leadership will directly contribute to keeping children safe and families together.
This is an opportunity to step into a senior clinical leadership role where your expertise will influence both practice and service innovation.
About the Role
In this role, you will:
- Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and mentoring to a multidisciplinary team (social work, nursing, psychology, and OT).
- Lead the delivery of evidence-based, trauma-informed and culturally responsive care.
- Maintain a specialist caseload, providing advanced mental health assessment, formulation, and intervention.
- Strengthen collaboration with DCJ and key partners across health, community, and government sectors.
- Drive quality improvement, service development, and clinical research activities.
- Shape practice in line with the NSW Health PARVAN Framework and best practice standards.
About You
We welcome applications from experienced clinicians who bring both advanced clinical expertise and leadership capability, including:
- Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
- Psychologist (Senior)
- Social Worker Level 4
- Occupational Therapist Level 4
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description and On Call Agreement.
You will have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification and full registration (AHPRA or AASW eligibility).
- Strong experience in adult mental health, ideally within a family or child protection context.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and develop clinicians.
- A collaborative approach, with experience working alongside statutory and interagency partners.
- A passion for trauma-informed practice and family-focused care.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and reflective 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 us?
- Lead a high-impact, purpose-driven service supporting some of the community’s most vulnerable families.
- Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with strong executive support.
- Influence service design and clinical practice at a systems level.
- Enjoy a role that balances leadership, clinical work, and innovation.
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access to
discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Need More Information?
Jordan Hardy
Phone: 02 4328 7307
Email: [email protected]
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
- Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
- Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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