Joint Child Protection Response Program Health Clinician
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Clinicians who are ready for a new adventure. This is your opportunity to step into a position where you work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team towards making a real impact on the lives of children and young people impacted by violence, abuse and neglect and the wider community.
Our benefits
* A collaborative, teams-based multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
* Engaging and intellectually stimulating work
* A team that is inclusive, respectful, and values the diverse communities it serves
* A position dedicated to empowering others to achieve their goals
* Salary packaging, novated leasing, and Health and Wellbeing Support
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Counsellor - Level 3, Social Worker – Level 3, Psychologist
Remuneration: $80,452.00- $120,680.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ653108
Location: Albury & Griffith
The JCPRPHC team are seeking to fill the below vacancies:
* Part Time Permanent - 20 Hours Per Week - Albury
* Part Time Permanent - 20 Hours Per Week - Griffith
About the role
The Health Clinician provides trauma-informed clinical services within a multi-agency system responding to JCPRP investigations. This includes working alongside NSW Police and the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and representing NSW Health in the interagency team.
In this rewarding position, you will represent NSW Health within an interagency team that values collaboration, professionalism, and care. This is your opportunity to apply your clinical skills in a meaningful context—making a lasting impact while working with experienced professionals dedicated to child protection and family support.
For more information please see The Joint Child Protection Response Program
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the health response for JCPRP referrals within required timeframes.
* Provide crisis counselling and support to non-offending parents/carers during investigative interviews.
* Facilitate referrals for medical/forensic examinations and psychosocial support.
* Engage with Aboriginal communities and ensure culturally respectful practices.
* Maintain accurate health records and deliver in-service training to internal and external key stakeholders.
* Provide clinical supervision to junior clinicians and lead quality improvement initiatives.
Why Join Us
* Work in a role that makes a real impact on vulnerable communities.
* Access cultural supervision, mentoring, and professional development.
* Be part of a supportive team committed to collaboration and respect.
What we are looking for:
* Relevant Tertiary qualification (Social Work, Psychology) with AHPRA registration or eligibility for membership to the relevant Australian peak body (AASW, APS).
* Experience in the provision of counselling and/ or experience within NSW Health/ Albury-Wodonga Health or other relevant Health Service.
* Skills, experience and knowledge of the provision of crisis, therapeutic and other clinical responses to victims of sexual assault and physical abuse and neglect of children.
* Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly both verbally and written, with an ability to engage children and young people.
* Ability and willingness to participate in Violence, Abuse and Neglect coverage where necessary
More information:
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Shikkiah Jordan – JCPRP Coordinator on for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 30 April 2026
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
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.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.