Cclhd - Programs Manager - Violence Abuse and Neglect

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Health Clinician Level 5
**Remuneration**: Depending upon Qualifications
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Location**: May also require some travel around the Central Coast.
**Requisition ID**: REQ609951
**Applications Close**: Sunday, 2nd November 2025 at 11:59pm

Are you ready to step into a leadership role where your expertise can transform lives? If you’re passionate about creating safer communities and empowering vulnerable individuals and families, this is your chance to lead a team making a real difference every day.

We’re searching for a visionary Programs Manager to champion clinical excellence and operational success in our Violence Abuse and Neglect (VAN) services. From tackling family violence and child protection to driving interagency collaboration and workforce development, your leadership will be the catalyst for positive change.

**The role is suitable for the following**:

- Nurse Manager Grade 2.
- Occupational Therapist Level 5.
- Senior Psychologist.
- Social Worker Level 5.

**About the Role**

The Programs Manager will lead the clinical and operational management of services within the Violence Abuse and Neglect (VAN) portfolio. This role oversees a multidisciplinary team delivering essential services addressing family violence, child protection, and interagency response programs across the district. The manager provides strategic and clinical leadership across multiple program streams, ensuring trauma-informed and culturally safe care. They support staff management, development, and performance to build a high-performing workforce. Collaboration with health services and external agencies is key to maintaining continuity of care and streamlined service pathways.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

**About You**
- Registered with AHPRA or a current member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Hold a valid NSW driver’s licence and willing to travel as part of your role.
- Experienced leader with a passion for creating safer communities and empowering vulnerable individuals and families.
- Proven ability to provide strategic and clinical leadership across complex, multidisciplinary health or community services.
- Deep understanding of trauma-informed care, child protection, sexual assault, and family violence service delivery.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

**Benefits**
- ** Work-Life Balance**:Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- ** Financial Benefits**:Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- ** Health & Wellbeing**:Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- ** Career Growth**:Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

**Need More Information?**
Donna Curtis
**Phone**: 0414 192 278
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**Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health**

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Vaccination Requirements**

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

- ** Category A positions**: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

**Additional Information**

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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