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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to February 2027)
Position Classification: Welfare Officer Level 3; Social Worker Level 3; Sexual Assault Worker Level 3; Counsellor Level 3; Psychologist
Remuneration: $80,452.00 - $120,680.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Negotiable within WNSWLHD, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 28 June 2026 – 11:59pm
Senior Health Clinician - Joint Child Protection Response Program (JCPRP)
Service Delivery Directorate - Child, Youth & Family Division
About the role
Do you thrive in fast paced environment and want to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families who have experienced violence, abuse & neglect? Come join our Joint Child Protection Response team in Bourke/Dubbo!
In this role you will work collaboratively in a tri-agency partnership between NSW Health, NSW Police and the Department of Communities & Justice to deliver a child-focussed, holistic service to children and young people who have experience criminal child sexual assault, neglect and abuse. This role includes outreach to regional communities.
This role sits within the Child, Youth & Family Division, and will be supported by Senior Clinicians in Dubbo and Bathurst, a statewide network of experienced clinicians and access to bi-annual forums attended by health clinicians statewide. In this team, you will be supported to grow professionally and clinically to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
- Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
- Upload your current resume
- Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Jye Forrester on 0408 676 906 or at [email protected] for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
- To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
- For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
