Champion safer pathways and empower frontline teams as the clinical leader transforming DFV response across Hunter New England.
Remuneration: $135,884 - $139,188 per annum + super
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2026
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 5
Location: Negotiable - Maitland, Tamworth, Manning, Armidale or Moree
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ626542
Applications Close: Monday, 8th December 2025
Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
Hunter New England Health is seeking a passionate and experienced Clinical Coordinator to lead our Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) and Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Crisis Services across rural and regional sites. This pivotal leadership role provides an opportunity to shape the way our health system responds to DFV - ensuring that every patient receives compassionate, consistent, and high-quality care.
About the Role
As the DFV and VAN Crisis Service Clinical Coordinator, you will provide advanced clinical, strategic, and educational leadership across integrated crisis services in rural and regional Emergency Departments.
You'll play a key role in:
* Strengthening frontline capability by training and mentoring health staff in identifying and responding to DFV
* Coordinating consistent pathways for DFV screenings, disclosures, and crisis responses
* Providing expert consultation on complex cases
* Supporting the implementation of Safer Pathways across the district in partnership with the Integrated DFV and Crisis Service Program Lead
This role combines leadership, clinical excellence, and community partnership — working to ensure safety, dignity, and recovery for people impacted by violence, abuse and neglect.
Where You'll Be Working
You'll join the District Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Team, a supportive and committed group dedicated to preventing violence and improving outcomes for victim-survivors.
Your base location is flexible, with options across Maitland, Tamworth, Manning, Armidale, or Moree, with travel within the district being part of your role. Join us in creating safer communities and delivering excellence in trauma-informed care.
About you:
* This role requires you to have demonstrated leadership experience and a high degree of professional judgement.
* You will need high level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and an ability to problem solve.
* Must hold a degree in Social Work, which provides eligibility or membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
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:
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Proximity to shopping and other services
* Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
* Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional information:
* An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
* 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.
How to apply:
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
* Demonstrated capacity to lead new projects and innovate clinical practice improvements, by working in partnership with key multidisciplinary and interagency stakeholders to provide violence informed, child-centred response which aims to increase safety at individual and systemic levels in relation to DFV. Please provide your experience.
* Demonstrated high level clinical skills, experience and use of substantial professional judgement in providing and leading integrated responses to VAN for adults and children and knowledge of health service delivery and referral options for these clients. Please explain your experience.
* Demonstrated high level knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding domestic and family violence in priority populations including Aboriginal communities, and CALD communities. Please provide an example of your experience.
Need more information?
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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:
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This is a Category B 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 B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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 HNELHD- for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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