MLHD Violence, Abuse and Neglect Coordinator
Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce utilising innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions to lead and coordinate the provision of high-quality clinical services to people in Murrumbidgee Local Health District who have experienced violence, abuse and neglect (VAN). With a key focus on call 24/7 service responding to Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Child Physical Abuse and Neglect.
With a rewarding career you can be part of the vibrant and professional team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
Our Benefits:
* A collaborative, teams‑based multi‑disciplinary approach to patient care
* Engaging and intellectually stimulating work
* Inclusive, respectful team that values diverse communities
* Position dedicated to empowering others to achieve their goals
* Salary packaging, novated leasing, and Health and Wellbeing Support
Employment type: Permanent Full Time
Position classification: Counsellor Level 5, Snr Psychologist, Social Worker Level 5
Remuneration: $119,206.00 – $133,853.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ
Location: Negotiable within MLHD
Who We Are: Murrumbidgee Local Health District (LHD) is the largest employer in the region, with over 5,000 healthcare staff working across 33 hospitals and 12 primary health care centres. We are committed to safety and improvement, attracting the best people who innovate to drive better care.
What You'll Be Doing: Lead the development and provision of VAN integration in line with NSW Health Integrated Prevention And Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect (IPARVAN). Focus on collaboration with Priority Populations Program (PPP) services and broader health services such as mental health to ensure the implementation of the 24/7 VAN on‑call service, including Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Child Physical Abuse and Neglect. Lead local development and provision of VAN on‑call services, including localised policy and procedures, in line with NSW Health Responding to Sexual Assault (Adult and Child) Policies and Procedures. Work collaboratively with the PPP Manager, Sexual Assault Clinical Lead, Forensic Medical Lead, Child and Adolescent Safety Pediatrician, MLHD Counselling Clinical Lead, JCPRP Coordinator, Child Protection Counselling Service Clinical Lead and Priority Populations Program in the implementation and development of policy and strategic direction and in responding to the needs of the PPP services within the District.
Criteria: Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
* Relevant qualification (as per position description listed classifications)
* Registration with an accredited professional body
More Information:
* Download the Position Description
* Find out more about applying for this position.
For role‑related queries or questions contact Shannon McMahon, Manager Priority Populations Program on or for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 14 December 2025
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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