Senior Health Clinician

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Welfare Officer Level 3; Counsellor Level 3; Social Worker Level 3; Psychologist; Clinical Psychologist

Remuneration: $77, $133,156.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health Incentives – (conditions apply, may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme and Western NSW LHD Incentives)

Location: Negotiable across Northen WNSWLHD, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: 28 September 2025 – 11:59pm

Senior Health Clinician - Prevention & Response to Violence, Abuse & Neglect (PARVAN) Counsellor - 5-10k Incentives Offered

Service Delivery Directorate - Child Youth & Family Division

About the role

At Western NSW LHD this role enables you to bring your purpose to life, broaden your scope and fast track your career. As a Senior Health Clinician - PARVAN, you will be integral to achieving our goal of healthier rural people and thriving communities.

In this role, you will provide trauma informed therapeutic services to children, young people, adults and families who have experienced physical abuse, emotional abuse and/or neglect and have experienced or been exposed to domestic and family violence.

The role is supported by a dynamic team of dedicated clinicians including the PARVAN Senior Clinical Lead and the network of PARVAN clinicians. This role has access to ongoing training, individual and group clinical supervision and support.

This role is negotiable across Northern WNSWLHD, including Bourke, Cobar, Nyngan, Warren, Coonamble, Coonabarabran and surrounding areas.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To apply for this role:

• Click 'Apply'
• Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
• Upload your current resume
• Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Lynette Turner on or at for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD