Director - Children's Court Clinic - REQ597424

Employment Type
: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification
: Health Mgr Lvl 5

Remuneration
: full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week
: 40

Requisition ID
: REQ597424

Location
: Westmead

Application Close
: Midnight on 25 August 2025

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

What You'll Be Doing
The Director Children's Court Clinic (CCC) is responsible for ensuring excellence in the provision of statewide clinical services providing independent assessment of children and families in response to orders issued by the NSW Children's Court. The Director is required under legislation to allocate assessments to the most appropriate clinician (s.35, Children's Court Rule 2000) an requires a high level of experience, qualifications and proven competence in conducting forensic clinical mental health assessments of children and families.

The Director oversees the quality, safe and efficient operational management of clinic functions, with an emphasis on effective human resource and financial management. The Director is responsible for strategic planning including service design and delivery within the Children's Court Clinic including the redesign and implementation of a clinical service plan, business plan and model of care. The role provides operational management of employees within CCC including staff performance, supervision, support and education/training.

The position reports to the Clinical Stream Director (CSD) Priority Populations. In collaboration with SCHN Violence Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Service Leads and CSD Priority Populations, the Director CCC will contribute to the review of child protection strategic and operational plans to provide integrated and collaborative VAN services. This includes ensuring models of service delivery are responsive to client needs, utilisation of evidence-based practice and promoting the development of effective and collaborative working relationships with other departments and agencies.

About You
We're looking for someone who:

• Has relevant tertiary qualifications or relevant equivalent work experience in health in conducting, directing and evaluating forensic and/or clinical assessments/services or a combination of study and work experience.
• Demonstrates ability to develop, implement and review policies and procedures that impact on the operation of the Clinic and the services provided.
• Values relationship and cross organisational management skills including capacity to manage people and resources, develop budgets and business plans.

How To Apply
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description

Additional Benefits (for Eligible Employees)

• Salary packaging for tax savings
• Meal entertainment savings
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Practice Opportunities

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
• Learn more about The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
• Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
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Further Contacts and Support
Please contact Deanna Darwall on if you have any questions about this role.

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN's
Aboriginal Workforce Consultant
, please contact Wayne Dargan on

Please let know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.

For technical support please contact the customer services team on and select option 3.

Child Safe Standards
SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
• SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
• All workers must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
• This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian Website
• For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
• Eligibility List- An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.