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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3, Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist

Remuneration: $83,670 - $159,112 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ

Location: Moree Community Health Service

Applications Close: Sunday, 2nd August 2026

Where you'll be working

The Moree Violence and Neglect (VAN) team consists of 4 staff. You are supported by the community Health team locally and the VAN network from the district. You will work closely with acute services, maternity, child and family health services and Aboriginal Health Unit staff.

The Chance

Child Protection Counselling Services (CPCS) provide specialised, trauma-informed, counselling and casework services to children, young people (0-18 years) and their families. CPCS usually provides medium to long‑term intervention (3-18 months). Interventions are child‑focused and family‑centred, and aim to reduce further risk of abuse and harm as well as recovery from past traumatic experiences.

About You

We are seeking a motivated, organised, and resilient health professional with strong clinical skills and experience supporting children, families, and vulnerable populations affected by trauma, violence, abuse, and neglect. You will bring expertise in trauma‑informed, culturally responsive practice, with the ability to conduct comprehensive assessments, deliver evidence‑based therapeutic interventions, and manage risk within a child protection framework.

You will be an excellent communicator who builds strong therapeutic relationships and works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies. Strong leadership, sound professional judgement, and effective time management are essential, along with a commitment to reflective practice, ongoing learning, and providing compassionate, ethical care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and families.

Requirements

- Must hold a qualification in one of the following:



Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Social Work, which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Willingness to work a seven‑day rotating roster including weekends and public holidays

What We Can Offer You

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full‑time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro‑rata for part time employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well‑being - discounted gym options for you and your family

Additional Information

- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part‑time vacancies.
- 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.




- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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Information For Applicants

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Learn More:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: 3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website

is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: HNEHealthSteppingUp

This 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.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter Recent England Health employees and may increase your take‑home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via or .

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full‑time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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📌 Child Protection Counselling Service Moree
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