CCLHD - Ngaliya Ngara Aboriginal Clinical Lead

Central Coast Local Health District; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 131,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued day off

17.5% annual leave loading

Relocation assistance

Novated leasing

Discounted gym memberships

Flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Central Coast Local Health District invites an Aboriginal Clinical Lead to join the Ngaliya Ngara Aboriginal Family Service within the Aboriginal Health Equity Program. The role provides clinical and cultural leadership, supervision and mentorship to staff serving Aboriginal children, families, kin and carers.

The position focuses on trauma-informed, culturally safe, evidence-based practice and strengthening Aboriginal ways of knowing in service delivery to improve health equity outcomes.

Qualifications

• Holds the relevant qualifications and professional registration or eligibility.
• Experience with Aboriginal children and families, complex health and psychosocial needs.
• Understanding intergenerational trauma and colonisation impacts.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and Cultural leadership, supervision and mentorship.
• Offer specialist guidance in psychosocial and family health assessments.
• Work with Aboriginal children and families to support trauma-informed care.
• Build partnerships with Aboriginal communities and organisations.
• Lead service planning and workforce development initiatives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Cultural leadership

Trauma-informed

Family health

Education

Social Work Registration

Nursing eligibility

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2027

Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 4

Remuneration: $66.36 - $67.97

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ693377

Location: Tuggerah

Applications Close: Tuesday 29th of September at 11:59pm

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 Central Coast Local Health District is committed to growing and supporting our Aboriginal health workforce and delivering trusted care and better health for Aboriginal people on the Central Coast.

About The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and passionate Aboriginal Clinical Lead to join the Ngaliya Ngara Aboriginal Family Service within the Aboriginal Health Equity Program. This specialist leadership role provides clinical and Cultural leadership, consultation, supervision and mentorship to support culturally safe, trauma-informed and evidence-based care for Aboriginal children, families, kin and carers. The role is integral to ensuring Aboriginal worldviews, knowledge and ways of working are embedded in clinical practice and service responses, supporting improved health equity outcomes for Aboriginal families.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Provide clinical and Cultural leadership, consultation, supervision and mentorship to staff working with Aboriginal children and families, supporting culturally safe and responsive practice.
• Provide specialist guidance in psychosocial assessment, child and family health assessment, case planning, therapeutic support and responses to complex clinical and psychosocial needs.
• Work directly with Aboriginal children, families, kin and carers who may experience barriers to engaging with mainstream health services, providing trauma-informed, culturally safe and family-centred support.
• Build strong partnerships with Aboriginal community leaders, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, government agencies and other services supporting Aboriginal children and families.
• Take a clinical leadership and advocacy role in multidisciplinary and interagency collaboration, supporting coordinated responses for children and families with complex needs.
• Lead and contribute to service planning, continuous improvement, education and workforce capability initiatives that strengthen culturally safe service delivery and improve outcomes for Aboriginal children and families.
• Support the implementation of relevant NSW Child Health standards, service standards, policies and procedures, while promoting innovation, evidence-based practice and Aboriginal ways of knowing, being and doing.

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

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds the relevant qualifications and professional registration or eligibility for the applicable Social Work, Counselling or Nursing classification.
• Has extensive experience working with children and families with complex health, psychosocial and wellbeing needs, including assessment and therapeutic intervention.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of intergenerational trauma, colonisation and their ongoing impacts on Aboriginal families and communities.
• Has experience in clinical and Cultural leadership, supervision, consultation, mentoring and workforce development.
• Can build strong, respectful partnerships with Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and multidisciplinary and interagency partners.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to culturally safe, trauma-informed and evidence-based practice, service improvement and better health outcomes for Aboriginal families.

Additional Benefits

• 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.
• Professional development – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
• Cultural Supports: NAIDOC leave, access to cultural mentoring and supervision, networking with other Aboriginal staff and health professionals.

Need More Information?

For role-related queries, please contact: Lisa Hamilton Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] 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 CCLHD‑[e-mail]

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

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

Vaccination Requirements

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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