Court Liaison Officer

1 week ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Bendigo Advertiser Full time
Overview

Court Liaison Officer - (CNC2, OT4, SW4, Clinical Psychologist) - Cessnock Local Court - PFT

Join to apply for the Court Liaison Officer - (CNC2, OT4, SW4, Clinical Psychologist) - Cessnock Local Court - PFT role at Bendigo Advertiser.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time. Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2. Remuneration: $131,870.9 - $134,500.7 p.a. plus superannuation. Hours Per Week: 38.

Applications close: Tuesday 23 September 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

The Role

To assist the Local Court Magistrate with the diversion of defendants who have or are suspected of having a mental illness, mental disorder or a cognitive impairment from the Criminal Justice System into the community.

Essential Criteria
  • Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
  • Must hold a current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
  • Current full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
  • Five years full-time equivalent post-registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years in an acute mental health setting.
  • Must hold a relevant post-graduate qualification in mental health and a current NSW Driver Licence.
    • Occupational Therapist Level 4
    • Must hold qualifications recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and be generally registered.
    • Five years full-time equivalent post-registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years in an acute mental health setting.
      • Social Worker Level 4
      • Minimum Bachelor's degree in social work eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (or equivalent).
      • Five years full-time equivalent post-registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years in an acute mental health setting.
        • Clinical Psychologist
        • Four-year degree in psychology with Honours (or equivalent).
        • General registration with AHPRA and five years full-time equivalent post-registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years in an acute mental health setting.
        Service Context

Statewide Community and Court Liaison Service (SCCLS) delivered by Justice Health NSW offers mental health support in Local Courts across NSW. The service conducts thorough evaluations and, when suitable, provides recommendations to magistrates for diverting individuals from custody into appropriate treatment options. The SCCLS is expanding to include 58 local courts in rural, regional, and metro locations.

Salary and Benefits

Your annual salary of $131,870.9 - $134,500.7 p.a. plus superannuation is the starting point. Benefits may include:

  • Additional allowances and salary packaging options
  • Fitness Passport (if eligible)
  • Career progression and skill development
  • Support from a proactive team of managers and colleagues

We are an equal-opportunity employer; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability are encouraged to apply. This is a targeted Aboriginal position with preference to applicants of Aboriginal descent.

How to apply: Submit your resume and targeted responses to the questions provided.

For role-related queries contact Dale Owens at Dale.Owens@health.nsw.gov.au.

Location and Open Roles

Bar Beach, Newcastle, and Cessnock Local Court locations; position listed in Newcastle/New South Wales regions with related postings over the past weeks.


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