Clinical Coordinator- Domestic

Clinical Coordinator – Domestic & Family Violence Join to apply for the Clinical Coordinator – Domestic & Family Violence role at NSW Health. Employment type: Temporary Full‑time Position Classification: Social Worker Level 5 Hours: 38 REQ: REQ Salary: $130,658 – $133,835 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging Location: Negotiable – Maitland, Tamworth, Manning, Armidale or Moree Applications Close: Sunday the 23rd of November Lead. Empower. Protect. Hunter New England Health is seeking a passionate and experienced Clinical Coordinator to lead our Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) and Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Crisis Services across rural and regional sites. This pivotal leadership role provides an opportunity to shape the way our health system responds to DFV – ensuring that every patient receives compassionate, consistent, and high‑quality care. About the Role As the DFV and VAN Crisis Service Clinical Coordinator, you will provide advanced clinical, strategic, and educational leadership across integrated crisis services in rural and regional Emergency Departments. Key Responsibilities Strengthen frontline capability by training and mentoring health staff in identifying and responding to DFV Coordinate consistent pathways for DFV screenings, disclosures, and crisis responses Provide expert consultation on complex cases Support the implementation of Safer Pathways across the district in partnership with the Integrated DFV and Crisis Service Program Lead Where You'll Be Working Your base location is flexible, with options across Maitland, Tamworth, Manning, Armidale or Moree. Travel within the district will be part of your role. Benefits Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Advanced Direct Offsets (ADO) each month (for full‑time employees) Salary packaging options Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non‑clinical and clinical professionals About You This role requires you to have demonstrated leadership experience and a high degree of professional judgement, excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to problem‑solve. Qualifications Must hold a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or other qualifications deemed equivalent, with eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association/full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Demonstrated leadership experience and high professional judgement. Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion. Contact & Application For role‑related queries or questions, contact Lynese Robinson at Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. To assist addressing selection criteria, visit To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. This is a targeted recruitment under Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014, where only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are considered eligible to apply for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr