Integrated Violence Abuse and Neglect Lead

Trial rural living. Build your career. Change lives.

Remuneration: $77,358 – $133,156 per annum (dependent on qualifications) + superannuation + salary packaging + rural incentives

Location: Inverell Community Health Service

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until December 2025

Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 4

Requisition ID: REQ605221

Applications Close: Monday 22nd September 2025

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

• Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
• Lead a passionate team: mentor clinicians, oversee complex cases, and set the direction for integrated service delivery.
• Make a tangible difference: provide therapeutic support to adults, young people, and children at risk, while driving service innovation.
• Work where life feels balanced: enjoy allocated days off each month, salary packaging, Fitness Passport, and proximity to nature.

This is more than a leadership role. It's your chance to guide a dedicated, skilled team delivering specialist care to those impacted by sexual assault, domestic/family violence, and abuse across the Northern Tablelands.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, you'll combine strategic leadership with hands-on clinical work, helping communities heal while influencing the future of trauma-informed care.

Inverell offers a lifestyle that balances affordability with community warmth. Median house prices around $330,000 and average rents at approximately $340 per week, making it an ideal place for families and professionals seeking value. The town offers a range of educational options and a strong community spirit with local events, volunteer opportunities, and a supportive network that makes settling in seamless.

Whether you're drawn by affordable living, quality education, or a welcoming community, Inverell provides a comfortable and enriching environment to call home.

• Leading and mentoring the iVAN team across the Northern Tablelands, ensuring culturally safe, high-quality service delivery.
• Delivering specialist counselling for individuals and families who have experienced or are at risk of sexual assault, domestic violence, or other forms of abuse and neglect.
• Representing NSW Health at Safety Action Meetings, contributing expertise in multi-agency forums addressing serious domestic and family violence threats.
• Coordinating outreach services to Glen Innes, Tenterfield, and Warialda, expanding access to care.
• Participate in the Tier-2 iVAN crisis roster, responding to after-hours incidents and delivering psychosocial care for recent sexual assault presentations if the service resumes.

• Must hold a qualification: Psychology, Social Work, Counsellor which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• The knowledge, skills and experience to meet the requirements of a Level 4 Allied Health Clinician.
• Current unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence and ability to travel as part of the role within an outreach capacity.

• Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. Check eligibility at the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For more information, contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with a current NZ Passport, or hold an appropriate visa.
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment. All staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people.

• Position Description available on request
• For role-related queries contact Belinda Robinson at Belinda.Robinson@health.nsw.gov.au

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria, see the provided resource.

Stepping Up Website is a resource to help indigenous job applicants apply for NSW Health positions. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy PD2024_015 prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the policy.

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