Safeguards Senior Clinician - Identified

Hunter New England Local Health District; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Annual leave

Parental leave

Salary Packaging options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Hunter New England Health is seeking qualified professionals in mental health fields to deliver assessment and brief interventions for children and families in outreach settings. The role emphasizes culturally safe, trauma-informed care within Aboriginal health frameworks.

You will join a supportive team with professional development, supervision, and pathways for career progression across NSW Health. The position offers permanent full-time work with salary packaging and generous leave

Qualifications

• Qualified professionals with suitable registration under Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and professional registration in respective field.
• Willingness to travel for work and provide outreach services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mental health assessment and brief intervention to children, young people and families.
• Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed care navigation and support.
• Work in home-visit and assertive outreach settings within a bio-psycho-social-cultural framework.

Skills

Culturally safe care

Trauma-informed practice

Team collaboration

Travel for work

Education

Clinical Psychology (Master/PhD level)

Social Work

Counsellor (Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health)

Occupational Therapy

Nursing with AHPRA registration

Job description

Remuneration: $131,585 - $152,392.73 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 4, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Social Worker Level 4

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Wallsend | Muswellbrook | Awabakal Country | Wonnarua Country

Requisition ID: REQ700717

Applications Close: Monday 16th November 2026

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. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

About The Role

Join a dedicated team delivering mental health assessment and brief intervention to children, young people, and their families through home visits and assertive outreach. Working within a bio-psycho-social-cultural framework, you will provide culturally safe, trauma-informed care navigation and support to enhance mental health, social, and emotional wellbeing.

You'll be well supported in your role by the Aboriginal Mental Health Workforce, along with access to the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) education framework, Ministry of Health training and networks, and other relevant professional development opportunities. Safeguards is committed to your ongoing growth through personalised learning plans, a comprehensive orientation program, and regular individual and group supervision to strengthen culturally responsive practice.

Where You’ll Be Working

You'll be part of a supportive and compassionate team delivering assertive outreach services to children, young people, and their families. We are committed to providing family-centred, culturally safe care that respects the unique backgrounds, values, and experiences of every child and family. Collaboration, kindness, and empathy are at the heart of everything we do.

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:

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network
• Career progression opportunities within NSW Health
• Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
• Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing

Essential Requirements

• This position is identified for Aboriginal people and exemption is claimed under 14d of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications, professional registration/membership as applicable.
• Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health, Djirruwang Program), Occupational Therapy which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• For Nursing, current unrestricted registration with AHPRA & meet the requirement for Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, hold required post graduate qualifications in the specialty field and meet the experience requirements for appointment under the NSW Public Health System Nurses' & Midwives' State Award.
• Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence and ability to travel for work purposes.

Additional Information

• This is a Level 4 position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 4 applicants, applications from Level 3 will be considered. The selection criteria reflects the requirements for a Level 4 applicant. Responses from Level 3 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards Level 4. The expected performance of the incumbent will be commensurate with his/her years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for Level 4.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe 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. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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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For role related queries or questions contact Sophie Phillips on [e-mail] or 0439 215 482 or Bron Rose, District Service Manager YAMHS Wiyiliin Ta on [e-mail] or 0428 425 324.

Information For Applicants

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

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/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 New 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 [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.

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.