Clinical Advisor, Aboriginal wellbeing, trauma and healing

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5

Remuneration: $166,678 - $186,448, plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW, in a hybrid working environment

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ574985

Closing Date: Monday 16 June 2025 (11:59PM)

Join our Prevention and Response to Violence, Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) Unit at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. NSW Health is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for this identified position.

About us

• PARVAN is the lead NSW Health policy unit addressing the complex issues of preventing and responding to violence, abuse and neglect and assisting the NSW Health system to improve outcomes through integrated, high-quality, psychosocial, medical and forensic services and other strategic policy, program and capacity-building initiatives.

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work. 

• Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.

About the role:

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

This is a newly created Aboriginal-identified role provides coordination and leadership on developing culturally safe and trauma-informed models of care with a particular focus on the Adult Survivors Program (ASP), Violence, Abuse and Neglect Services and related PARVAN initiatives and programs including the Aboriginal Family Wellbeing and Violence Prevention Program. The role will develop and maintain systems to support and ensure the Adult Survivors Program and other PARVAN programs and projects are culturally safe and will have a particular focus on ensuring the further development of the ASP draft program model and statewide implementation of that program of work is culturally safe. The role collaborates closely with PARVAN managers, PARVAN’s Aboriginal Policy and Programs Team, and clinical advisers; Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network clinical advisors; and staff in NSW Health services, and in the Aboriginal Family Wellbeing and Violence Prevention Program.

Health Manager level 5, starting salary from $166,678 - $186,448 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 38-hour work week.

What you will do

• Provide high level, expert strategic and clinical advice regarding Aboriginal wellbeing, trauma and healing frameworks, including the application of these frameworks, for adult survivors of child sexual abuse with complex needs (mental health and drug and alcohol).
• Lead statewide cultural safety, workforce capacity-building and system improvement projects, in collaboration with PARVAN policy teams, to improve the health response to Aboriginal people and communities’ who have experienced violence, abuse and neglect.
• Lead the development of cultural consultation and advice, cultural supervision, and training to Aboriginal staff in Violence, Abuse and Neglect Services and programs and other Adult Survivor Program staff and senior service staff in health districts and networks, where appropriate.
• Provide evidence-based advice to address current and emerging cultural and clinical issues in service responses to Aboriginal victim/survivors of violence, abuse and neglect including adult survivors of child sexual abuse.
• Support PARVAN managers and senior clinical advisors to develop and implement consistent and coordinated policies, practices, systems, models of care and reporting processes that are culturally safe.

About you:

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with: 

• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act.
• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or practice credentials such as in Aboriginal Health or Psychology or Social Work or Counselling (3-year degree or equivalent) and/or extensive experience working in Aboriginal Health; Violence, Abuse and Neglect Services; and/or Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of Aboriginal wellbeing and healing frameworks and culturally safe ways of working.
• Experience in planning and leadership of health, social or community services or organisations including providing cultural supervision and training to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal staff.

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills.

Closing Date: Monday 16 June 2025 (11:59PM)