Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
$113,617.00 - $152,992.00 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time until 4 July 2027 | Illawarra | REQ658027 | Grade: Clinical Psychologist, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 5 | Applications close: 14 May 2026
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
Are you a Senior Social Worker, Clinical Psychologist or Senior Psychologist, with experience supporting people who have been impacted by violence, abuse and neglect? Do you have crisis-counselling skills and are open to a collaborative approach in complex situations? Are you passionate about supporting people throughout their healing journey? Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for wellbeing and a drive to improve systems that support positive client outcomes?
Then you could be the perfect Senior Health Clinician to join the professionals at the Joint Child Protection Response Team who cover the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD).
This is a wonderful opportunity to join and lead the busy and dynamic JCPRP Health team. The Senior Health Clinician provides crisis counselling, psychoeducation, psychosocial assessment and referrals, and demonstrates a commitment to quality improvement and project work, upholding policy and procedure whilst leading a team, and is motivated to foster complex relationships to achieve positive outcomes for clients. JCPRP Health staff work collaboratively with JCPRP tri-agency partners, NSW Police and Department of Family and Community Services in Illawarra and Shoalhaven to promote healing, recovery and wellbeing.
In addition, note you must have the following essential requirements:
· Relevant tertiary qualifications and extensive practice experience in a health-related field in conducting crisis interventions and counselling
· Proven ability working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, within a cross-agency environment
· An extensive specialist knowledge of child protection issues surrounding child sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect of children and family violence; and familiarity with NSW Child Protection Legislation and NSW Health Guidelines.
· Demonstrated ability to provide expert advice and clinical consultation within child protection field, and undertake duties of an innovative or critical nature without direction.
· Knowledge and understanding of the impacts of trauma on the brain and body.
· Understands the impact of colonisation, patriarchy and other social political systems that have impacted First Nations Australians experience of violence and abuse ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A little about us.
From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That's 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.
ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Current AHPRA Registration or Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
This is a temporary parental leave relief position until 4 July 2027 with the possibility of an extension at same or reduced hours.
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD 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 wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information or help applying?
- Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
- Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.
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- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Fiona Magee on
ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.