Be part of a service that supports healing, strengthens communities and delivers culturally safe care for Aboriginal people impacted by violence, abuse and trauma. This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. #AboriginalEmployment $40.05 - $72.63 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Part Time 24 hours per week | Warilla Community Health Centre | REQ704847 | Grade: Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist, Sexual Assault Worker Level 1/4, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1/4 | Applications close: 15 November 2026 Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more. Are you a social worker, psychologist or sexual assault counsellor who has experience providing strength-based, family-focused and culturally centred trauma-informed approach to working with children and families? Then you could be the perfect person to join the Safe Wayz team in Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD (ISLHD) located on the lands of the Dharawal and Yuin nations. ISLHD is looking for a Health Clinician or Senior Health Clinicain to join the Safe Wayz team. This position coordinates an integrated response for children under the age of criminal responsibility (currently 10 years in NSW) with problematic or harmful sexual behaviours (PHSBs). ISLHD seeks to provide a culturally secure environment for people from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal families and communities. This role coordinates pathways into specialist counselling services for children and families who need them and will hold a small clinical case load.



The Safe Wayz Program also coordinates primary prevention initiatives to educate children, families, schools, carers, community and professionals about PHSB, including guidance on developmentally appropriate sexual behaviours. This will involve building capacities to identify and understand PHSB, collaboration with agency partners, provision of consultation and training, whilst also advocating for system and practice changes. For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

ISLHD operate four hospital sites in the Illawarra: Coledale District Hospital, Bulli District Hospital, Wollongong Hospital and Shellharbour Hospital. With the ocean to the east and the escarpment to the west, there are also many benefits of living and working in the Illawarra. The contrast between mountains and beach gives the South Coast its own special charm. Life is lived at a slower pace, with mornings spent exploring cafes, eateries or food markets, and afternoons spent at the beach, on bushwalks or at one of many world-class wineries.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:





- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Relevant qualification in Bachelor of Social Work which provides eligibility for membership to Australian Association of Social Workers or Degree in Psychology with registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia or Education Centre Against Violence (ECAV) Aboriginal Pathway Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal Specialist Trauma Counselling
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
- Corroboration of Aboriginality and community

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-secure 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.&l;

📌 ISLHD Safe Wayz Clinician/Senior Clinician (City of Wollongong)
🏢 Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
📍 City of Wollongong