
Social Emotional Wellbeing Clinician
4 days ago
Social Emotional Wellbeing Clinician
Location - Parramatta
Employment Type - Ongoing
Salary - Clerk Grade 5/6 ($99,938 - $110,271 p.a. + Superannuation and Annual Leave loading)
This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.
Your role
As part of the Intensive Foster Care (IFC) team, the Social Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Clinician will provide therapeutic services to improve the wellbeing of children and young people who are in out-of-home care, including their families and carers.
The SEWB Clinician will promote and support the cultural responsiveness of the IFC model.
What you'll do
As a vital part of the IFC team, you will work collaboratively with clinical, casework and project staff.
You will provide services inclusive of assessment, therapeutic intervention, consultation and training for young people experiencing trauma symptoms who are in out-of-home care.
You will work with young people and their caregiving network through a community outreach service.
You will communicate your understanding of the young person and advocate for their needs with identified stakeholders through written reports and verbal communication.
What we're looking for
A suitably qualified or experienced Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who possesses
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, mental-health, allied health or other human service fields; and /or demonstrated relevant equivalent experience working with children and young people experiencing trauma and/or mental health.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Framework.
- Knowledge of trauma informed practice for children and young people, their families and carers.
- Demonstrated ability and experience in working with children and young people in out-of-home care.
- Demonstrated ability and / or experience in delivering individual and group-based interventions
- Current driver licence with ability and willingness to travel throughout NSW
As an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, Australia's First Nations people.
Where a position is identified, an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification under the exception in Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows. Either will be accepted:
- Confirmation of Aboriginality form
or
- Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below:
- is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
- identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
- is accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
Appointments are subject to reference checks and the following pre-employment checks:
- National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
- Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
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For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people.
In return for your commitment, dedication and passion, DCJ offers:
- Attractive base salary range $99,938 p.a. - $110,271 p.a. plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- 4 weeks annual leave per year of service
- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Flexible work practices
- Opportunities for learning and development and Internal career progression
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We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close – 11/09/2025 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Andrea Brash via email or on
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Kirsten Wafer on or on
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
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