About the Role
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 4, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Sexual Assault Worker Level 4, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 4.
Remuneration: $118,****** - $144,****** per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Rockdale Community Health Centre, Rockdale
Applications Close: Sunday 26 July ****
Candidate Profile
This is an Aboriginal Identified role.
We are seeking someone who brings cultural capability and lived experience as an Aboriginal person.
Cultural capability will be assessed throughout the recruitment process.
What You'll Be Doing
Plan, coordinate, and implement clinical expertise and extensive specialised cultural knowledge to ensure Aboriginal worldviews are embedded in responses to violence, abuse, and neglect with a focus on children and families.
Provide supervision and mentorship to Aboriginal clinicians.
Lead quality improvement initiatives, evaluation, and reporting on services.
Develop service improvements, education tools, and teach other health care colleagues and students on clinical placement.
Benefits
Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take‐home pay.
Up to $9,000 for living expenses and $2,600 for meals & entertainment & novated leasing.
Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Discounted private health insurance.
Selection Criteria
This is an identified Aboriginal position (Applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14(d) of the Anti‐Discrimination Act **** NSW).
Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award.
Professional qualifications in Social Work (eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers AASW),



or registered Psychologist require a recognised 4‐year degree in psychology and 8 years' experience post full registration.
Clinical Psychologist require full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, with Endorsement in Clinical Psychology (or eligibility to progress to same), along with a minimum two‐year full‐time equivalent Master or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology or bachelor's degree in counselling or Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma) or Occupational Therapy qualification and registration with AHPRA and demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional learning.
Extensive post‐graduate clinical experience in providing culturally appropriate service provision within a violence, abuse and neglect setting with demonstrated experience in supporting Aboriginal staff.
Excellent negotiation, decision‐making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels.
Demonstrated ability to provide high level clinical and cultural advice, and development of education tools or programmes to support others in providing service excellence.
Ability to work as part of a multi‐disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent qualified judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature.
Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes.




Demonstrated experience in providing advice to managers on clinical service development, practice change and service redesign.
Current driver's licence and a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply.
If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD‐Recruitment‐ and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD‐) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
Contact
For role related queries or questions contact Katrina Hurley at .
Enquiries are welcome to Jessica Payne, Team Leader CPCS at .
Legal Statement
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all employees, irrespective of unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio‐economic status.
Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
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📌 Aboriginal Clinical Lead Child Protection Counselling Service (New South Wales)
🏢 South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)
📍 New South Wales