Step into a leadership role where your expertise drives change, supports families, and inspires a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
Remuneration
: $109,247 - $133,156 per annum + super + salary packaging
Employment Type
: Temporary Full Time until June 2028
Position Classification
: Social Worker Level 4, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Counsellor Level 4, Clinical Psychologist
Location
: James Fletcher Hospital, Newcastle
Hours Per Week
: 38
Requisition ID
: REQ593790
Applications Close
: Monday, 1st September 2025
About The Role
We're seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or Counsellor (Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health, Djirruwang Program) to take on a leadership role with our multidisciplinary Whole Family Team. In this pivotal position, you'll work in close partnership with DCJ and DACS to deliver the best possible outcomes for families referred to the program.
As a leader, you'll guide and support clinicians across sites in the Manning and Hunter Valley regions, helping them navigate complex cases while fostering collaboration, innovation, and high-quality care.
You will effectively manage the day-to-day operations of the Whole Family Team including clinical, and people management. You will also be delivering clinical interventions to families where there are multiple complex issues, (including child protection, substance abuse and mental health).
You will provide senior expertise, leadership, guidance and direction to staff and build a positive, professional culture that facilitates effective health service delivery outcomes in a constantly changing environment.
About You
We're looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, who can confidently support the team by coordinating daily tasks, scheduling appointments, and managing intake and referrals. The ideal applicant will be proactive, detail-oriented, and able to keep the team on track to ensure smooth service delivery.
Requirements
* Must hold a degree in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer, which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association/full registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
* Eligible to drive in NSW.
What We Can Offer You
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Proximity to shopping and other services
* Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
* Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional Information
* An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).
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This is a Category A position
. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with
NSW Health policy directive
PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases
for Category A positions prior to offer.
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.