Welcome to Southern
Employment Type
Temporary Part Time to 26 February 2026
Position Classification
Dependent on Qualifications
Roles and Rates
Social Worker Level 3: $56.69 - $58.52 per hour
Psychologist: $29.01 - $57.10 per hour
Hours Per Week
19
Requisition ID
REQ
Applications Close
22 January 2026
Interview Details
Scheduled within 10 days of closing
About The Service
The JCPRP Health Clinician assists the JCPRP Senior Health Clinician in providing all health components of the JCPRP response in partnership with NSW Police Child Abuse Unit and NSW Department of Justice and Community Services (DJC). The program is a joint response to children and young people who are suspected to be at risk of sexual harm, serious physical harm and extreme neglect. JCPRP links the responsibilities of the three agencies and aims to reduce the emotional trauma for children and young people through more effective co‑ordinated and integrated forensic and psycho‑social response.
Support for
* Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
* Working within SNSWLHD
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Salary packaging options
* Health and wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport and annual influenza vaccinations
* A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
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What You'll Be Doing
The Joint Child Protection Response Program (JCPRP) Health Clinician provides direct support to children and young people and non‑offending parents/carers who are referred to JCPRP.
The role provides timely, high‑level advice on strategic, policy and operational health issues to children and young people who have experienced sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect and to their non‑offending family members in relation to JCPRP.
Selection Criteria
* Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Psychologist OR relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work with eligibility to the respective Australian professional association.
* Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with Aboriginal services, community members and ability to provide a culturally safe environment for peers, children and families.
* Demonstrated high‑level interpersonal, verbal and written communication, consultation and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and refine strategic relationships both within and external to the organisation.
* Demonstrated ability to independently problem‑solve and set priorities in complex clinical situations.
* Demonstrated ability to build and maintain cooperative professional and therapeutic relationships with key stakeholders and clients through well‑developed interpersonal and conflict‑resolution skills.
* Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal communities and/or understanding of issues surrounding child sexual assault, physical abuse, neglect of children and family violence in Aboriginal communities.
* Evidence of a current unrestricted driver's licence and the ability to maintain it. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires, which may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
Information for Applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Stepping Up website supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will undergo occupational assessment, screening and vaccination as directed by PD2024_015 before offer.
Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child‑safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people. All staff are expected to prioritise their safety, welfare and well‑being, actively protecting them from harm and abuse.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences. For more information, click here.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. For more information, please see
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