PARVAN Referral Management

With you, we can do more Do you have advanced assessment, counselling, case management and brief intervention skills? Are you passionate about supporting children, young people, adults, and families who have been impacted by violence, abuse and/or neglect?

$39.01 - $58.52 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part Time 32 hours per week until 28 June 2026 | Warilla Community Health Centre | REQ601955 | Grade: Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3 | Applications close: 28 September 2025

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

Then you could be the perfect person to join the New Innovative Referral Management And Early Response (RMER) Team Within ISLHD Prevention And Response To Violence Abuse And Neglect (PARVAN) Clinical Services located on the lands of the Dharawal and Yuin Nations. We are looking for a Health Clinician who:

• Has a degree in Social Work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or Psychology and full AHPRA registration.
• Has a minimum of 3 years clinical post-graduation experience working with adults, young people and children with complex trauma, including psychosocial assessments, crisis interventions, risk assessments and safety planning, advocacy, psychoeducation, therapeutic counselling, case management and group work.
• Has knowledge and understanding of working with individuals who have experienced domestic and family violence.
• Has knowledge and understanding of working with children who have experienced sexual assault, neglect and/or with children under 10 with problematic and/or harmful sexualised behaviour.
• Has knowledge and understanding of the impacts of trauma on the brain and body.
• Understands the impact of colonisation, patriarchy and other social political systems that have impacted Indigenous Australian experience of violence and abuse.
• Has the ability to provide specialist consultations and build relationships with services who provide primary and secondary services to violence, abuse, and neglect to ensure appropriate referrals are made to PARVAN.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A Little About Us. From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That's 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events. Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits Of Working With ISLHD. We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

• Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
• Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
• Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
• Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
• Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Current AHPRA Registration or Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Valid NSW Drivers Licence

This is a temporary leave relief position until 28 June 2026 with the possibility of extension.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Current AHPRA Registration or Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Valid NSW Drivers Licence

Need more information or help applying? Visit the ISLHD website for application tips and more information, visit the Stepping Up website to navigate the recruitment process, follow ISLHD on social media, or contact Fiona Magee at Fiona.Magee@health.nsw.gov.au for role-related queries.