Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3
Remuneration: Depending upon qualifications
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Central Coast
Requisition ID: REQ578620
Applicants Close: Sunday 13 July at 11:59 pm 2025
Interviewing week of: 31 July 2025
Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti Discrimination Act 1977

SUPPORT HEALING. STRENGTHEN FAMILIES. MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR ABORIGINAL CHILDREN AND COMMUNITIES.

The Child Protection Counselling Service (CPCS) within Central Coast Local Health District is seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive Aboriginal Family Clinician to join our team. This is a unique and meaningful opportunity to work with Aboriginal children, young people, and families who are engaged with the child protection system.
Working on Darkinjung Country, you will help support children’s recovery from trauma and strengthen family capacity to keep children safe, connected, and supported within their communities.

YOU ARE AN EXPERIENCED AND COMPASSIONATE CLINICIAN WHO:

• Is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with strong connections to community
• Holds a relevant qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling
• Has experience working with children, families, or individuals impacted by trauma and/or child protection issues
• Understands the importance of cultural safety and Aboriginal-led healing practices
• Is skilled in therapeutic engagement, case management, and family support
• Can build strong relationships with Aboriginal communities and service networks
• Is committed to promoting social justice and improving outcomes for Aboriginal children and families

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the Aboriginal Family Clinician, you will:

• Provide trauma-informed counselling and casework for Aboriginal children, young people (0–18 years), and their families/carers impacted by: physical or emotional abuse; neglect or exposure to domestic and family violence
• Deliver therapeutic interventions that promote healing, wellbeing, and cultural connection.
• Support families to strengthen their parenting capacity and work towards safe family restoration or preservation.
• Engage and build trust with local Aboriginal communities and service providers to increase access to culturally safe support.
• Work collaboratively as part of a small, supportive multidisciplinary team, including Clinical Leads and a Service Manager.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of culturally safe, responsive service models within VAN (Violence Abuse & Neglect) services.

Note: If a Social Worker is appointed to this role, participation in the Hospital On-Call Service will be required as per the on-call agreement.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description and On Call Social Work Service Participation Agreement

FOR ROLE-RELATED QUERIES, PLEASE CONTACT:

Claire - Louise Kerr
Phone: 0459 302 167
Email: clairelouise.kerr@health.nsw.gov.au