Assessment Officer

3 days ago

Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia Hunter New England Health Full time $84,000 - $112,000 per year

Join the Child Wellbeing Unit at Wallsend — where compassion, expertise and collaboration come together.

Remuneration: $84, $112, Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Wallsend Campus

Employment Type: 1 x Temporary Full Time (ending June 2028)

1 x Temporary Full Time (ending June 2026)

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ600886

Applications Close: Sunday, 14th September 2025

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

About the Role:

We are seeking Assessment Officers to join the Child Wellbeing Unit within the Violence Abuse and Neglect (VAN) service at Wallsend. This small, highly effective team operates seamlessly as a single unit, working with purpose to provide expert guidance and deliver exceptional outcomes for vulnerable children and families.

In this role, you will support health care professionals to identify child protection risks and develop tailored responses. You'll assess whether reports are required to the Child Protection Helpline, help plan interventions and additional services, facilitate information exchange, and liaise with external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes.

In this role, you'll:

  • Guide health staff in identifying and addressing child protection risks and vulnerabilities.
  • Assess when formal reports to the Child Protection Helpline are required.
  • Assist with planning interventions and coordinating additional support services.
  • Assist health workers in providing an integrated response to Domestic and Family Violence
  • Facilitate safe and effective information exchange across relevant agencies.
  • Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated and experienced team.

About You:

You are compassionate, confident and skilled in evaluating child protection concerns. You have the ability to provide expert advice, coach clinicians, and manage competing priorities in a demanding environment.

You must have:

  • Strong knowledge of child wellbeing and child protection issues.
  • Confidence in assessing risk and guiding appropriate responses.
  • Excellent communication skills to support and coach health care professionals.
  • The ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment while managing high workloads.

Why Join the Child Wellbeing Unit?

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, professional environment. You'll benefit from:

  • Orientation tailored to your skills and experience.
  • Ongoing, focused training opportunities relevant to child protection.
  • Regular professional and clinical supervision.
  • Team gatherings, clinical meetings, and opportunities for consultation.
  • A culture of knowledge-sharing and peer support within a close-knit, effective team.

This is more than a role - it's an opportunity to apply your expertise to contribute to the ongoing care and protection of children, support clinicians, and work alongside a team dedicated to making a real difference.

Additional Information:

  • An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
  • This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.

Need more information?

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2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Angelika Mandel on

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

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This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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