Empower a team supporting children impacted by abuse and violence.
An exciting opportunity to work in a trauma informed, supportive and integrated service.
An accrued day off each month (for full time employees).
Make an impact! Lead a skilled team delivering trauma-informed care in child protection, DV, and sexual assault services.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 5, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 5
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
- Clinical Psychologist - $109,247.00 - $133,156.00 per annum
- Senior Psychologist - $119,206.00 - $129,171.00 per annum
- Counsellor & Social Worker Level 5 - $130,658.00 - $133,835.00 per annum
Location: Blacktown - Community Health Centre
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
What you'll be doing
The Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Service (IVPRS) is responsible for strategic leadership, clinical service provision and capacity building for the portfolio areas of sexual assault, domestic violence and child protection.
As part of the IVPRS management team, the CPCS Service Manager is responsible for the line management, guidance and supervision of specialist counselling staff, coordination of complex clinical service delivery and clinical/administrative leadership of a child protection counselling service.
IVPRS acknowledges and respects the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that supports and promotes cultural safety, diversity and inclusion.
What this role will offer you:
An exciting opportunity to work in a trauma informed, supportive and integrated service.
Access to ongoing education and training as part of a professional development plan.
Regular internal and external supervision (including cultural supervision/mentoring as relevant) and case management support.
A diverse workload, with opportunities to be involved in the provision of capacity building, community development and prevention activities.
An accrued day off each month (for full time employees).
Salary Packaging.
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
Access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services via the Fitness Passport for staff and immediate family members.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
- Licence: Current NSW Driver’s License.
- Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling.
- Registration: Eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership.
Selection Criteria:
Tertiary qualification (minimum bachelor degree) in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling and eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership.
Extensive clinical experience in complex trauma and trauma informed practice within a Violence, Abuse & Neglect setting (e.g. sexual assault, child protection or domestic violence services), with capacity to draw on a wide range of therapeutic models and a commitment to implement integrated models of care.
Management or senior clinical leadership experience within a Violence, Abuse & neglect setting, with a demonstrated capacity to provide line management, supervision and clinical advice and support to clinicians working with complex and vulnerable clients.
Demonstrated high-level understanding of the inter-related dynamics and effects of sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect and domestic violence, along with knowledge and understanding of current policies, legislation and legal systems relating to child protection and other forms of inter-personal violence.
Demonstrated networking and negotiation skills, with the capacity to develop and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of key internal and external stakeholders.
High-level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently, lead quality improvement projects and undertake capacity building within the service and across the LHD.
Current NSW Driver’s License
Requisition ID: REQ596372
Applications Close: 17th August 2025
Need more information?
- Find out more about applying for this position.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Ly Johnson on Ly.Johnson@health.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9881 8787.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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