CCLHD- Clinical Coordinator - Adult Survivors Program

NSW Health; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued day off

Annual leave loading

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Relocation assistance

Fitness Passport

Free flu vaccinations

Telehealth support

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted private health insurance

Free professional development courses

Secondment opportunities

Job summary

NSW Health in the Central Coast Local Health District is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Adult Survivors Program. You will provide advanced clinical leadership and expert care to adult survivors of child sexual abuse with complex needs, guiding multidisciplinary teams and developing local clinical networks.

The role focuses on trauma-informed, culturally safe practice, with a strong emphasis on education, advocacy, and service integration across the health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Social Work and membership of the Australian Association of Social workers (AASW).
• Extensive post graduate clinical experience in trauma specific service provision with adult survivors of child sexual abuse with complex needs.
• Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills.
• Proven ability to provide high level clinical advice and education to enhance service delivery.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical leadership, strategic direction, and expert clinical care and advice.
• Facilitate learning and professional development for health professionals, technical and support staff across a range of disciplines and service settings on identifying and responding to the impacts of child sexual abuse and complex trauma.
• Lead establishment of local clinical networks and relationships to improve cultural competency, culturally safe service delivery and program implementation.
• Establish and maintain effective networks with relevant clinical streams, clinicians and services within the LHD.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Trauma-informed care

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Social Work

AASW membership

Job description

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Social Worker Level 5
Remuneration:$2,708.37 - $2,774,24 per week
Hours Per Week:38
Location:CCLHD
Requisition ID:REQ699956
Applications Close: Sunday 25th October 2026 at 11.59pm

Do you thrive in a team environment where your contribution truly matters? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for dedicated Social Worker to be an essential part of our Adult Survivors Program team.

About the Opportunity

The Adult Survivors Program is a significant reform initiative being implemented by NSW Health in response to findings from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. The program aims to improve outcomes for adult survivors of child sexual abuse, with a particular focus on survivors of complex trauma with mental health and alcohol and other drug support needs. The program model takes a hybrid strategic clinical approach and will suit staff with experience in Violence Abuse and Neglect, Mental Health and/or Drug and Alcohol.

Our services are dynamic, innovative, and leaders in trauma informed, culturally safe and strength based care. We have a primary role of establishing stabilisation and safety for children, young people, individuals and families and work across the health system to support healing and recovery, with a focus on increasing capacity and wellbeing. We are committed to integrated practice, ongoing development and continuous improvement and strive for a flexible and responsive public health response to Violence Abuse and Neglect. We look forward to welcoming new and energetic staff and encourage you to call us to yarn or learn more about the role so we can support you through the application process.

In this role you will:

• Provide advanced clinical leadership, strategic direction, and expert clinical care and advice.
• Facilitate learning and professional development for health professionals, technical and support staff across a range of disciplines and service settings on identifying and responding to the impacts of child sexual abuse and complex trauma.
• Lead establishment of local clinical networks and relationships to improve cultural competency, culturally safe service delivery and program implementation.
• Establish and maintain effective networks with relevant clinical streams, clinicians and services within the LHD.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

About You

You will bring your experience and education as a Senior Social Worker and be supported to grow through training, development and networks within supportive and high functioning teams. You will be committed to delivering exceptional health care and be skilled at building positive relationships and collaboration within the health system and the broader community.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Social Work and membership of the Australian Association of Social workers (AASW).
• Extensive post graduate clinical experience in trauma specific service provision with adult survivors of child sexual abuse with complex needs.
• Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills.
• Proven ability to provide high level clinical advice and education to enhance service delivery.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with minimal direction.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?

Laura Matheson
Phone: [phone]***
Email: **************@health.nsw.gov.au

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3*** for one‑on‑one support.

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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