Domestic and Family Violence Clinical Lead

Why join NSLHD:

• Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport, flexible working and more.
• A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference

This exciting new Clinical Lead position is part of the Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect Domestic and Family Violence Service. Flexible work practices are available.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4

Remuneration: $2, $2,388.09 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ604481

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination, and racism.

Where you'll be working

NSLHD Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect Domestic and Family Violence Service - The position is based at the Community Health Centre on the Royal North Shore Hospital Campus and is expected to travel across the district as needed.

What you'll be doing

The Northern Sydney Local Health District's (NSLHD) Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Service provides an integrated psychosocial, medical and forensic response to adults who have experienced domestic and family violence.  The DFV Service sits within NSLHD's Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) Service. 

The Domestic Violence Clinical Lead provides professional and clinical leadership for the Domestic and Family Violence Service in conjunction with the DFV Manager, while maintaining a clinical load.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

1. Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and post graduate experience at a minimum of level 2 or above.
2. Demonstrated extensive post graduate experience in assessment, crisis intervention, client centred advocacy, case management, safety planning and trauma informed counselling interventions to adults who have experienced domestic violence and other forms of violence, abuse and neglect.
3. Demonstrated ability to apply and share expert knowledge with colleagues and other health professionals to enhance the capacity of the health workforce in providing high quality integrated, trauma informed and violence informed responses to victims / survivors of domestic and family violence.
4. Demonstrated experience and ability to identify opportunities and innovatively lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of service delivery incorporating continuous improvement, evidence-based practice and research.

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This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 19 September 2025

Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 29 September 2025