Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Clinician including classifications of Clinical Psychologist, Sexual Assault Worker Lvl 3, Counsellor Lvl 3 and Social Worker Lvl 3
Remuneration: 109247 - 133156 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ595808
Location: Across Westmead and Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 21 August 2025
This is an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal Car Navigator to join our team. This position will also be supported by the SCHN Aboriginal Health unit.
If you would like to have a chat or a cup of tea to discuss further please reach out to Wayne Dargan at the SCHN Aboriginal Unit or to Bernadette Walsh at The Child Protection Unit at Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick.
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.
What you'll be doing
The Sydney Children's Hospital Network is committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of children who may be at risk of harm due to neglect, physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and domestic violence through excellence and leadership in assessment, treatment, prevention, education, advocacy and research.
The Aboriginal Health Clinician, Child Protection and Wellbeing will work from a strength-based, family centred, culturally appropriate and trauma informed approach. This role will provide therapeutic and casework services to children and young people, and their family members. Working with vulnerable children and young people within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team, this role will provide quality services to patients/clients of NSW Health to meet their health and wellbeing needs.
It is intended that the Aboriginal Health Clinician, Child Protection and Wellbeing will partner with community to develop a deeper understanding and awareness of child wellbeing needs and support their engagement with therapeutic services that Health can provide, including services around child sexual assault and care and protection.
The Aboriginal Health Clinician, Child Protection and Wellbeing position will be a valued member of the CPU teams across both Randwick and Westmead. The position will have a home-base site, with travel across both sites for consultation, therapeutic and casework services supported through hospital pool vehicles.
The role requires engagement in both cultural and clinical supervision, which is provided, with opportunities for further education and training. Professional development plans will be in place to allow for workplace progression. The role will be embedded within the Child Protection Units, with clear connection within the Priority Populations stream and within the Aboriginal Health workforce across Sydney Children's Hospital Network.
NSW Health provides integrated violence, abuse and neglect services to clients, specifically for those who may have experience the trauma of sexual assault and domestic violence. NSW Health seeks to provide a culturally safe sexual assault service (SAS) for people from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal families and communities.
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)
- Salary packaging for tax savings
- Meal entertainment savings
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Passport
- Flexible Work Practice Opportunities
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
- Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Further Contacts and Support
For role related queries or questions contact Bernadette Walsh on [email protected]
We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact [email protected]
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Child Safe Standards
SCHN 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.
Additional Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
- NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
- SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
- Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
- All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
- This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website
- For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
- Eligibility List - An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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