CCLHD - Social Worker Level 3 Senior Clinician – Child Protection Counselling Service

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part TimePosition Classification : Social Worker Level 3Remuneration : $56.68 - $58.52 per hourLocation : ErinaHours Per Week : 38Requisition ID : REQ26110Applications Close : Thursday 11th December at 11:59 pm 2025 Are you a compassionate and experienced Social Worker who wants to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families impacted by abuse and neglect? Join our dedicated Child Protection Counselling team and take on a role that truly matters. You’ll provide expert, trauma-informed care that supports vulnerable children and their families to restore attachment and rebuild safe connections in their family after harm. Alongside the genuine change you will support you will enjoy: Exceptional professional development and career progression opportunities Comprehensive support and clinical supervision Work for an employer that genuinely understands and respects health and wellbeing About the Role As a senior clinician, you will provide specialist counselling and casework to children and families where Risk of Significant Harm (ROSH) has been identified due to domestic violence, physical abuse, or neglect. Using trauma-informed, client-centred approaches, you will deliver medium to long-term interventions that support recovery, enhance safety, and strengthen parenting capacity. In addition to direct client work, you will have an opportunity to provide professional supervision and mentorship to junior staff, and contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives. Collaborating closely with Community Services, Joint Child Protection Response Programs, schools, police, and non-government organisations to deliver coordinated and effective support to families. For more information about this role, please view the Position Description and On Call Participation Agreement. About You Degree in Social Work from an accredited course, eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Demonstrated experience working with children and families impacted by abuse, neglect, or domestic violence. Strong skills in trauma-informed, client-centred counselling and casework. Experience contributing to service development, evaluation, and quality improvement. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience working alongside multiple stakeholders including Community Services, schools, police, and non-government organisations. Current NSW Driver’s Licence. Commitment to promoting a positive safety culture and maintaining a safe, supportive workplace. Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement. Benefits Work-Life Balance – Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave. Financial Benefits – Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing. Health & Wellbeing – Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Career Growth – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities. Need More Information? For role-related queries, please contact: Claire - Louise Kerr Phone: Email: Click here to find out more about applying for this position. Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at or call for one‑on‑one support. Vaccination Requirements All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes: Category A positions : Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.Category B positions : Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy. NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment. Additional Information An Eligibility List (E‑List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full‑time and part‑time positions. 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