Cclhd - Clinical Lead - Child Protection Counselling Service

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Social Worker Level 4
**Remuneration**: $2331.57 - $2388.08 per week

**Location**: Erina Community Centre

**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ578084

**Lead with Purpose - Make a Lasting Impact in the Lives of Children and Families**
An exciting opportunity is available for a highly skilled and experienced **Clinical Lead - Child Protection Counselling Service (CPCS)** to join our Family Services Unit within the Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) service.

This permanent full-time position is ideal for a senior social worker with demonstrated leadership and clinical expertise in trauma-informed counselling, child protection, and family systems. The role focuses on supporting the recovery, preservation, and restoration of families involved in the child protection system.

***About the Service**:
CPCS provides specialist therapeutic services to children and young people (0-18 years) and their families/carers who have experienced, or are believed to have experienced:

- Physical and/or emotional abuse
- Neglect
- Exposure to domestic and family violence

The service plays a critical role in family preservation and is embedded within a broader, integrated Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) framework. The CPCS team works closely with internal health services and external agencies to deliver person-centred, trauma-informed care to vulnerable children and families.

***Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide high-level clinical leadership and supervision to a multidisciplinary team
- Maintain a part-time clinical caseload, modelling best-practice therapeutic intervention
- Lead service delivery in alignment with child protection legislation and NSW Health guidelines
- Facilitate integrated care by building strong partnerships with health, child protection, and community stakeholders
- Support team development, service evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Promote culturally safe, inclusive and family-centred care practices

**For more information about this role, please view th**e Position Description

**About You**
- Recognised degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership with the AASW.
- Extensive experience in child protection, trauma counselling, and family therapy.
- Proven leadership capabilities and a commitment to reflective, ethical practice.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor staff in a multidisciplinary environment
- Current unrestricted NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel across the district as required

**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.**

**Come join VAN, a team where passion and energy drive everything we do. At VAN, we will prioritise your health and wellbeing, all while providing you opportunities for professional development and career progression**

**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.

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD

**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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the **Stepping Up** initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.

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.

**Need More Information?**

**For role-related queries, please contact**:

- Claire - Louise Kerr

**Phone**: 0459 302 167

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