JCPRP Health Clinician

As a Health Clinician with the Joint Child Protection Response Program (JCPRP), you’ll play a vital role in providing trauma-informed clinical services in responding to JCPRP investigations where children, young people, and families are referred to the service. Working within a dynamic, multiagency team alongside NSW Police and the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), you’ll bring your expertise and compassion to help ensure the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children in our communities.

In this rewarding position, you will represent NSW Health within an interagency team that values collaboration, professionalism, and care. This is your opportunity to apply your clinical skills in a meaningful context—making a lasting impact while working with experienced professionals dedicated to child protection and family support.

Make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Social Worker – Level 3, Psychologist
Remuneration: $77,358.00 - $116,038.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 20
Requisition ID: REQ610113
Location: Griffith

What MLHD offer:

Relocation Assistance and Accommodation Support considerations - Assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community

Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.

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

Flexible Working Arrangements

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.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Relevant Tertiary qualification (Social Work, Psychology) with AHPRA registration or eligibility for membership to the relevant Australian peak body (AASW, APS).

Experience in the provision of counselling and/ or experience within NSW Health/ Albury-Wodonga Health or other releavnt Health Service.

Skills, experience and knowledge of the provision of crisis, therapeutic and other clinical responses to victims of sexual assault and physical abuse and neglect of children.

Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly both verbally and written, with an ability to engage children and young people.

Ability and willingness to participate in Violence, Abuse and Neglect coverage where necessary

More information:

1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Shikkiah Jordan – JCPRP Coordinator on [email protected] for a confidential chat.

Applications close: 25 November 2025

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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