Court Liaison Officer (Multi disc) -Griffith and Leeton Local Courts and Backfill to Metropolitan and Rural Courts - SCCLS Justice Health – PFT
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The Role: To assist the Local Court Magistrate with the diversion of defendants who have or are suspected of having a mental illness, mental disorder or a cognitive impairment from the Criminal Justice System (Court and Correctional Centres) into the community.
Essential criteria:
- Must hold a relevant post graduate qualification in mental health.
- Must hold a current NSW Drivers Licence.
Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
- Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Current full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Five years full time equivalent post registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent in an acute mental health setting.
Occupational Therapist Level 4
- Must hold qualifications recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
- Must hold general registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
- Five years full time equivalent post registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent in an acute mental health setting.
Psychologist and Accredited Counsellor qualification
- Option 1: Minimum of a four-year accredited psychology degree and hold general registration with Psychology Board of Australia under Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
- Option 2: Minimum four-year full time equivalent sequence of study via either pathway A or B below and hold membership or demonstrate eligibility for listing on the Australian Register of Counsellors & Psychotherapists (ARCAP) as either a Division A PACFA minimum Clinical Registrant or Division B ACA minimum Level 3.
- Pathway A. Minimum three-year bachelor-level accredited degree in a health-related discipline (psychology, social work, occupational therapy or other relevant discipline) and minimum two years full time equivalent post-graduate higher degree study in counselling via a Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) or Australian Counselling Association (ACA) accredited course.
- Pathway B. Minimum three-year Bachelor of Counselling degree via a PACFA or ACA-accredited higher degree course and minimum one-year full time equivalent post-graduate higher degree study in counselling via a PACFA or ACA accredited course.
- Five years full time equivalent clinical experience as a psychologist or post-qualifying counsellor, with at least 3 years full time equivalent in an acute mental health setting.
Social Worker Level 4
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
- Five years full time equivalent post registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent in an acute mental health setting.
Statewide Community and Court Liaison Service (SCCLS) delivered by Justice Health NSW offers mental health support in Local Courts across NSW. This service conducts thorough evaluations and, when suitable, offers suggestions to magistrates for diverting individuals away from custody and into suitable treatment options.
Our Service and Team : The SCCLS is currently expanding to include 58 local courts in rural, regional, and metro locations.
Salary And Perks : Your annual salary plus superannuation is just the beginning. You will also have access to a number of benefits:
- Additional allowances and salary packaging options.
- Fitness Passport (if eligible).
- Genuine career progression and skill-set development.
- Support from an enthusiastic and invested team of managers and colleagues.
Diversity and Inclusivity : We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.
Applications Close: 9 October 2025 at 11:59pm AEST
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