Specialist Trauma-Informed Care Clinician

Make a lasting impact delivering trauma-informed care for children, families & communities across Inverell and the Northern Tablelands.

Remuneration: Up to $116,038 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging + rural incentives

Location: Inverell Community Health Service

Employment Type: Permanent / Temporary Full Time opportunity available

Position Classification: Counsellor Level 3, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3

At our organisation, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join us in 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.*
• Collaborate and grow: Work in a supportive, multidisciplinary team with structured clinical and cultural supervision.
• Professional development: Access training, mentoring, and networking with professionals across the region.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy allocated days off, salary packaging, Fitness Passport, and proximity to nature.

This is more than a clinical role. You'll provide trauma-informed care that truly changes lives - supporting children, families, and communities affected by violence, abuse, and neglect across the Northern Tablelands. Join us where your expertise is valued, your contributions matter, and every day brings the satisfaction of meaningful, hands-on work.

The work you'll be proud of

• Deliver counselling and therapeutic support to children, families, and communities impacted by violence, abuse, and neglect.
• Provide care across Inverell and outreach areas including Glen Innes, Warialda, and Tenterfield.
• Apply NSW Health's SAS and CPCS models and champion culturally safe practice, including Aboriginal-led initiatives.
• Support children under the age of criminal responsibility presenting with harmful sexualised behaviours.
• Respond to after-hours psychosocial crises as part of the Tier-2 iVAN roster.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to training initiatives, and mentor students or junior clinicians.

Why this opportunity works

Trial rural living in a town that balances affordable living, great schools, and a strong community spirit. Median house prices are around $330,000, with average rents about $340 per week - perfect for families and professionals seeking value.

The town is welcoming, with local events, volunteer opportunities, and tight-knit networks that make settling in seamless. Affordable living, quality education, and a supportive community - this is easy to call home.

About the ideal candidate

You are a compassionate and skilled clinician who brings:

• Expertise in supporting clients affected by complex trauma, abuse, and neglect
• Proven experience delivering therapeutic interventions with children, families, and communities
• Cultural awareness and a strong commitment to culturally safe, community-led practice, particularly in partnership with Aboriginal communities
• Advanced abilities in clinical reasoning, assessment, and intervention
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
• Confidence working across agencies and contributing to ongoing service development

In this role, you'll also guide students and early-career clinicians, contribute to training initiatives, and remain at the forefront of best practice in trauma-informed care.

Requirements:

• 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 3 Allied Health Clinician.
• Current unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence and ability to travel as part of the role within an outreach capacity