- Lead early intervention for children with PHSB
- Deliver trauma-informed, family-centred care
- Build culturally safe services across communities
Make an impact early—assess, support and guide children and families, delivering trauma-informed care to prevent harm and strengthen futures.
IVPRS acknowledges and respects the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that supports and promotes cultural safety, diversity and inclusion.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 12 Months)
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 4, Psychologist, Sexual Assault Worker Level 4 & Social Worker Level 4
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
- Counsellor, Sexual Assault Worker, Social Worker Level 4: $63.81 - $65.35 per hour
- Psychologist: $40.57 - $59.38 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Blacktown - Community Health Centre
Where you'll be working
Join Western Sydney Local Health District at Blacktown Community Health Centre within the Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Service (IVPRS). You’ll be part of a specialised, values-driven team committed to protecting children and strengthening families through innovative, culturally responsive care.
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team focused on prevention
- Strong emphasis on cultural safety and Aboriginal partnership
- Supportive environment with clinical supervision and growth
- Connected to local and state-wide specialist networks
- Opportunity to shape a growing and impactful program
What you'll be doing
As a Safe Wayz Senior Clinician, you will coordinate and deliver specialist interventions for children under 10 with problematic or harmful sexual behaviours (PHSB), using a trauma-informed, strengths-based and family-focused approach.
- Conduct holistic assessments and develop safety & support plans
- Provide evidence-informed counselling to children and families
- Partner with Aboriginal clinicians for culturally safe care
- Deliver consultation, training and capacity building activities
- Contribute to prevention, program development and service improvement
What this role will offer you:
An exciting opportunity to work in a trauma informed, supportive and integrated service
- Access to ongoing education and training as part of a professional development plan
- Regular internal and external supervision (including cultural supervision/mentoring as relevant) and case management support
- A diverse workload, with opportunities to be involved in the provision of capacity building, community development and prevention activities
- An accrued day off each month (for full time employees)
- Salary Packaging
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services via the Fitness Passport for staff and immediate family members
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
- Licence: Current NSW Driver's licence
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification (minimum bachelor's degree) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Graduate Certificate in Human & Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma) and eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership
Selection Criteria:
1. Tertiary qualification (minimum bachelor’s degree) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Graduate Certificate in Human & Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma) and eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership
2. Demonstrated ability to create community connections, engagement and collaboration to affect outcomes with an understanding of intergenerational trauma, contextual and causal factors for violence, abuse and neglect and the principles of cultural safety.
3. Demonstrated understanding and skills in child centred, family focussed counselling, support and case management to address problematic or harmful sexual behaviours with young children and their carers.
4. Demonstrated ability to provide culturally responsive counselling services to individuals and their families and a commitment to accessing clinical and cultural supervision and professional education.
5. Demonstrated understanding of the legal and policy framework governing child protection in NSW.
6. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills in combination with an ability to work as part of a small therapeutic team.
7. Demonstrated experience participating in and/or leading quality improvement activities and service development and evaluation.
8. Valid unrestricted drivers’ licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment.
Requisition ID: REQ661232
Applications Close: 24th June 2026
Need more information?
- about applying for this position.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Ly Johnson on [email protected] or on 02 9881 8787
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
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