Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 4
Remuneration: Dependant on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ657173
Applications Close: Thursday, 11th June 2026 at 11:59pm
This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is committed to growing and supporting our Aboriginal health workforce and delivering trusted care and better health for Aboriginal people on the Central Coast.
This role is graded as a Health Clinician Level 3 or 4, with development opportunities for Level 3 clinicians to be supported to grow into a Level 4. We encourage both Level 3 and 4 clinicians to apply.
About the Opportunity
CCLHD is committed to strengthening and continuously improving access to culturally sensitive and safe violence abuse and neglect (VAN) services on Darkinung Country.
Our Aboriginal identified roles are senior clinical positions, that support the service to have strong community connections and leadership. These roles will be provided with clinical and cultural support and work in a culturally centred trauma informed approach across the program areas that value cultural wisdom and knowledge. The roles will hold adjusted clinical loads to ensure time is invested in strong community connections, provide genuine cultural consultation and ensure the cultural integrity of the care we provide for Aboriginal clients is strong.
The Aboriginal Clinical Lead - Safe Wayz & Sexual Assault position is a key leadership role and is integrated into the District's Sexual Harm and Safety Service. The role is responsible to coordinate an integrated response for children under the age of 10 years old with problematic or harmful sexual behaviours (PHSB).
This role is suitable for the following:
- Counsellor Level 3.
- Counsellor Level 4.
- Psychologist.
- Social Worker Level 3.
- Social Worker Level 4.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
You will:
- Be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and accepted in the community.
- Bring your experience, in addition to completion of a Bachelor Degree in a health-related field or completed ECAV qualification pathway - Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma).
- Bring your community engagement experience and skills and understanding of culture of one or more Aboriginal communities.
- Have a sound knowledge base of working with children and families who may have experience of trauma, violence, and abuse.
- Bring your energy and passion and be supported to grow and build your career through training, development and networks within supportive and high functioning teams.
About working in Violence Abuse and Neglect on the Central Coast
Our services are dynamic, innovative, and leaders in trauma informed, culturally safe and strength-based care. We have a primary role of establishing safety and stabilisation for children, young people, individuals and families and work across the health system to support healing and recovery, with a focus on increasing capacity and wellbeing. We are committed to ongoing development and continuous improvement and strive for a flexible and responsive public health response to Violence Abuse and Neglect.
We look forward to welcoming new and energetic staff and encourage you to call us to yarn about these opportunities so we can support you through the application process.
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 discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
- Cultural Supports: NAIDOC leave, access to cultural mentoring and supervision, networking with other Aboriginal staff and health professionals.
Need More Information?
For role-related queries, please contact Laura Matheson
Phone: 0457 488 020
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.
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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