Employment Type: Various employment options available
Position Classification: Dependent on qualifications and experience
Remuneration: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Requisition ID: REQ596747
Applications Close: 2 September 2025

Are you a talented clinician looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate clinician who is ready for a new adventure. Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

About the role:

CPCS are a child/young person and family/carers trauma-specific service responding to violence, abuse and neglect. This position provides counselling and psychoeducation to children and young people, as well as their parents and caregivers. The overarching purpose is to work towards safety from harm for the child/young person and their family members (including parents and other children/young people). The focus interventions being to maintain the child or young person in their family where possible with the intention to prevent recurrence of abuse, as well as to prevent placement breakdown, and assist families to address the impacts and effects of violence, abuse and neglect. Counselling with children and adults/caregivers will be the core task of the position, however co-ordination of health service delivery to the child and advocacy for client interests within the child protection response will also be significant responsibilities. CPCS clinicians also provide consultation, support and education and training for health workers on child protection issues and concerns.

Violence, Abuse and Neglect services are provided under the Priority Populations Program (PPP) within the MLHD. These services are integrated and work alongside each other to collaborate with joint projects, training and joint work with clients and families as required

There are currently two opportunities with the CPCS team;

A permanent part-time position of four days a week (32 hours) based in Wagga Wagga

A temporary full-time position of maternity leave backfill until 27.03.2026 this position can be based out of Griffith, Leeton or Narrandera

To see all role requirements please review the position description.

What MLHD offer:

Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.

Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.

Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

About You

Our ideal candidate will:

Be a confident / consciousness team player with an engaging personality aligning with NSW Health Core values – Collaboration, Openness,Respect and Empowerment

Hold relevant Australian standard qualification (refer to position description)

Current Australian working rights

How to Apply

Embrace the infinite opportunities to lead with compassion and make a lasting impact within our community. Contact Corrinne Hansnicki, Clinical Leader - Child Protection Team on 02 5943 2420 or [email protected] for a confidential chat.

Apply Online! Your application will require you to include a resume, cover letter, copy of qualifications and appropriately address the Questionnaire.

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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