LX-130 | Integrated Violence Abuse And Neglect Clinician - Incentives Offered

LX-130 | Integrated Violence Abuse And Neglect Clinician - Incentives Offered

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Support rural communities impacted by violence, abuse and neglect - deliver trauma-informed care with the Inverell Integrated VAN team
Remuneration: $77,358 – $116,038 per annum (dependent on qualifications) + superannuation + salary packaging + rural incentives
Location:



Inverell Community Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 3, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3
Requisition ID: REQ592244
Applications Close: Monday 28th July 2025
About The Role
This is a fantastic role for a clinician looking at making a meaningful impact on their rural community. Working in a collaborative team, you would be able to share your expertise with other professionals, and make a difference in the lives of your clients and their families. This exciting opportunity is available to join the NSW Health Sexual Assault and Child Protection Counselling Services team as part of the Integrated Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) team, based at Inverell Community Health Centre.
In This Role, You Will

Lead the delivery of trauma-informed counselling and support services to individuals, families and communities impacted by violence, abuse and neglect across Inverell and outreach areas including Glen Innes, Warialda and Tenterfield.Contribute to the development and implementation of a new integrated service model,



working under the day-to-day clinical leadership of the Integrated VAN Lead.Provide services in alignment with NSW Health Sexual Assault Services (SAS) and Child Protection Counselling Services (CPCS) models of care.Offer specialist clinical support to children under the age of criminal responsibility who present with problematic or harmful sexualised behaviours, using advanced clinical reasoning and trauma-informed approaches.Take an active role in NSW Health's VAN Aboriginal Action Plans, applying the SAS Cultural Safety Roadmap and Toolkit to ensure services are culturally safe and community-centred.Participate in after-hours psychosocial responses to recent incidents of violence, abuse and neglect at Inverell Hospital.
This is a unique opportunity to shape and strengthen services in the Northern Tablelands.



You will work alongside two experienced clinicians and collaborate with the Aboriginal Family Wellbeing and Violence Prevention Facilitator (based in Armidale) and the broader Integrated VAN Team.
What We Offer
Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*A collaborative, supportive and well-connected multidisciplinary teamStructured clinical and cultural supervisionOpportunities for ongoing professional development and trainingGuidance and mentoring from both the Inverell Community Health Manager and the VAN Clinical CoordinatorNetworking and collaboration opportunities with other VAN professionals across the regionA chance to help lead quality improvement and community engagement initiatives
About You




You're a compassionate and experienced clinician with:
Expertise supporting clients affected by complex trauma, abuse and neglectExperience working with children, families, and communities in a therapeutic contextCultural competence and a commitment to culturally safe practice, particularly with Aboriginal communitiesStrong clinical reasoning, assessment, and therapeutic intervention skillsA collaborative spirit and confidence working across sectors and agenciesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsA proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to contribute to service developmentWillingness to deliver training to health workers and participate in interagency forums
You will also be responsible for supervising students and junior clinicians, participating in ongoing training and development,



and contributing to best practice in trauma-informed care.
Requirements
Must hold a qualification: Psychology, Social Work, Counsellor which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.The knowledge, skills and experience to meet the requirements of a Level 3 Allied Health Clinician.Current unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence and ability to travel as part of the role within an outreach capacity
Additional Information
* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note:



if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact ******.To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.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.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Belinda Robinson on ******
Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: 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.
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