SCHN Aboriginal Health Clinician Child Protection and Child Wellbeing

Reference number

REQ688010

Occupation

Health Clinician

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Location Negotiable

Salary Information

$121568 - $125507

Closing date

17 September 2026 at 11:59pm

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Clinician including classifications of Counsellor Lvl 1 - Lvl 4, Psychologist, Social Worker Lvl 1- Lvl 3

Remuneration: 121568 - 125507 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ688010

Location: Network (Negotiable)

Applications Close: Midnight on 17 September 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Bernadette, Manager at SCH Randwick CPU 93821412 or to Angela, Manager CPU Westmead 98452434

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network***, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.***

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

This is a position identified for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be able to demonstrate their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

The Child Protection and Child Wellbeing Unit is supported by strong Aboriginal cultural governance structures and works in close partnership with the SCHN Aboriginal Health Directorate to embed the Network's Aboriginal Cultural Safety Framework across service delivery and models of care. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to culturally safe, trauma-informed, and healing-centred approaches that support Aboriginal children, young people, families, and communities.

The successful applicant will have access to cultural supervision and support and will be encouraged to incorporate cultural strengths mapping, cultural healing approaches, and culturally responsive practices into assessment, intervention, and treatment planning. Working within a growing and connected Aboriginal workforce, the successful applicant will have opportunities to build relationships across SCHN's Aboriginal workforce network, participate in cultural mentoring and peer support, and contribute to strengthening Aboriginal leadership and representation throughout the organisation.

At SCHN, we recognise that cultural wellbeing is fundamental to a thriving workforce. We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff are valued, supported, and empowered to bring their cultural knowledge, strengths, and leadership to their work every day.

What you'll be doing

The Aboriginal Health Clinician, Child Protection and Wellbeing provides culturally safe, trauma-informed therapeutic, casework, advocacy, and support services to Aboriginal children, young people, and families who may be affected by abuse, neglect, domestic violence, child sexual abuse, or other child protection and wellbeing concerns. Working from a strengths-based and family-centred approach, the role partners with Aboriginal communities, families, and multidisciplinary teams to promote child safety, wellbeing, healing, and engagement with health and therapeutic services.

Embedded within the Child Protection Units across Sydney Children's Hospital Network, the position contributes to excellence in child wellbeing and protection, prevention, education, advocacy, and early intervention, while strengthening culturally responsive practice and supporting improved outcomes for Aboriginal children and families. The role is supported by the Aboriginal health Directorate and maintains strong connections with the Network's Priority Populations stream and Aboriginal Health workforce, ensuring Aboriginal perspectives and cultural safety are integrated across service delivery.

The position is supported through ongoing cultural and clinical supervision, with access to professional development, education, training opportunities, and structured career progression pathways to support workforce growth and capability development within child protection and wellbeing services.

Health Professional Level 1

• Manage a caseload of clients with moderate to complex needs under professional supervision.
• Work within established protocols and guidelines.
• Actively develop professional competence through supervision, mentoring, and training.
• Engage in regular consultation with clinical leads, team leaders, and clinical supervisors to develop care plans for clients and/or families.
• Establish sound working relationships with local Aboriginal services.

Health Professional Level 2

• Manage a caseload of clients with moderate to complex needs.
• Practise independently within the defined professional scope.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement activities.
• Provide informal support and guidance to less experienced staff or students.
• Identify service gaps for Aboriginal clients to ensure they can access and engage with the health system.

Health Professional Level 3

• Work independently and at an advanced level to manage complex, high-risk, and multifaceted client presentations.
• Provide clinical and cultural leadership within the service.
• Deliver supervision, mentoring, and professional support to staff.
• Contribute to policy development, program design, evaluation, and service planning.
• Provide expert advice on Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing and cultural safety at the service or district level.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How to Apply:

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

• A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience

• Responses to the questions below:

• This is an identified Aboriginal position. Therefore, applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and identify and be accepted as such in their local communities. SCHN considers that being Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). please outline your own lived experience as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, including your connection to community, family and Culture.

• Demonstrated interest in the impact of sexual assault and complex trauma on individuals, families and the Aboriginal community, and ability to provide culturally responsive sexual assault counselling.

Child Safe Standards:

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information:

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Need more information?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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