An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced clinician to join the NSLHD Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Service as Clinical Lead for a period of maternity leave cover. Working alongside the DFV Manager, the Clinical Lead provides expert clinical consultation, mentoring and leadership, supporting clinicians and strengthening high-quality, trauma-informed practice across the service while maintaining a small clinical caseload.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 27 February 2028 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4
Remuneration: $2,521.82 - $2,582.96 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ706074

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

RNSH Community Health. PARVAN service

What you'll be doing
The Northern Sydney Local Health District's (NSLHD) Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Service provides an integrated psychosocial, medical and forensic response to victim survivors of domestic and family violence. The DFV Service sits within NSLHD's Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) Service.

The Domestic Violence Clinical Lead provides professional and clinical leadership for the Domestic and Family Violence Service in conjunction with the DFV Manager, while maintaining a clinical load.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and post graduate experience at a minimum of level 2 or above.

Demonstrated extensive post-graduate experience in providing trauma-informed therapeutic counselling, comprehensive psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, client-centered advocacy, complex case management, and safety planning for adults, children and young people who have experienced domestic and family violence and other forms of abuse and neglect.

Demonstrated leadership and highly developed communication skills, including the effective use of information technology and advanced written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to identify, analyse and respond to key messages, issues and concerns when engaging with clients, colleagues and stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to apply and share advanced clinical knowledge and expertise through consultation, mentoring and education of colleagues and other health professionals, contributing to workforce development and enhancing the capacity of services to provide high-quality, integrated, trauma and violence-informed responses to victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.

Demonstrated experience and ability to identify opportunities for innovation and service enhancement, and to lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of service delivery initiatives that promote continuous quality improvement, evidence-based practice and research.

Ability to participate in the PARVAN 24hr On Call Service.

Current unrestricted NSW Driver's License and willingness to provide services at different locations within NSLHD.

Need more information? the Position Description
For role related queries or questions contact Lori Stanmore on Lori.Stanmore@health.nsw.gov.au

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 17 November 2026