Clinical Leader - Child Protection Counselling, Child Wellbeing & Out of Home - Gundagai

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (06 May 2024 until 12 May 2025)
Position Classification: Social Worker - Level 5
Remuneration: $126,240.00 - $129,309.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week: up to 16
Requisition ID: REQ481308
Applications Close: 12 May 2024
Vaccination Category: A

Outstanding Experience. Infinite Opportunities.

Here in the Riverina, we treasure your skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town.

We’ve prepared oodles of goodies to help you move and settle in, including:

• Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses! Take advantage of novated leasing a new car!
• Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family
• Free confidential counselling services for you and your family
• Genuine training and development opportunities plus a comprehensive online learning library
• Flexible working arrangements, choose your own hours! 

Craving a fresh start somewhere new and actually interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from state-of-the-art hospital that will remind you of the city, to small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured and you’ll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope.

And don’t worry - there are already oodles of young people here to welcome you: at work, in local clubs, at the pub, and down at the river!

There’s heaps to show your family when they come to visit, which is a breeze - you’ll be central to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. (You can always pop home for the weekend on a quick flight if you find a break in your social calendar!)

Want to know more about the community of Gundagai? Visit us here.

About Your Role

As part of the Priority Populations Programs (PPP) the Clinical Leader position will ensure that the models of clinical service delivery are responsive to clients' needs within existing resources and are consistent with NSW Health Child Protection Policy.

The Clinical Leader position is responsible for the strategic leadership, clinical service provision and capacity building for the portfolio areas of child protection, the Child Wellbeing Coordinator (CWC) and the Out of Home Care Coordinator (OOHCC). The Clinical Leader is responsible for the operational management and clinical direction of the services, to ensure the provision and development of a range of high quality prevention, referral management, early support and treatment services for adults, children and young people who have experienced interpersonal violence, domestic violence, abuse or neglect.

The position will report to the PPP Manager and will participate as a senior member of the PPP Team. The Clinical Leader will work collaboratively with the PPP Manager in the implementation of policy and strategic direction and in responding to the needs and plans for the service within the District.

Learn more about the role and requirements here.

Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD

Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.

Go on, you’ve earned a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staff and patient programs - all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Corrinne Hansnicki, Clinical Leader - Child Protection Team on 02 5943 2420 or Corrinne.Lomnicki@health.nsw.gov.au now for a confidential chat.

New applicants must have completed the COVID-19 Primary vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate. Should a medical contraindication certificate be provided, ongoing employment post certificate expiry is conditional to meeting COVID-19 vaccination requirements. 

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.