At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide culturally safe support to Aboriginal children and families, focusing on trauma-informed care.
- Company: Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a real impact in the community.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Access mentoring and career progression through the Aboriginal Development Pathway.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling with cultural expertise required.
The predicted salary is between 61200 - 144021 $ per year.
Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce providing culturally safe, trauma informed therapeutic support for people with a strong focus on Aboriginal children, families, communities, and cultural safety. This is a meaningful opportunity to work within a strengths-based, family-centred and culturally grounded model of care, while being supported through a structured professional development pathway that allows progression across award levels.
Financial:
- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
Work-Life Balance:
- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Health & Wellbeing:
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
About the Role:
Safe Wayz is a new statewide initiative providing an integrated, culturally grounded response for children (under 10) displaying problematic or harmful sexual behaviours (PHSBs). The program takes a strength-based, family-focused, culturally centred, and trauma-informed approach, with a strong focus on Aboriginal children, families, communities, and cultural safety. This role offers a supported Aboriginal development pathway, providing opportunities to enter at various experience levels and progress into senior clinical roles through structured supervision, mentoring, cultural support, and funded training.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Deliver early support, counselling and safety planning for children under 10 with problematic or harmful sexual behaviours (PHSBs)
- Coordinate and contribute to prevention and early-intervention initiatives in partnership with Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal-controlled organisations.
- Conduct holistic psychosocial assessments that incorporate cultural needs, cultural care and family strengths.
- Work collaboratively with Safe Wayz, SAS, CPCS, JCPRP and CAMHS teams to support integrated responses for children and families
- Engage in clinical and cultural supervision and contribute to statewide networks, working groups, and professional development.
- Participate in a 24/7 on-call roster for crisis response
Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time - Contract until 30 June 2030 (then pending ongoing funding)
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Aboriginal Health Worker, Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Lvl 1, Counsellor Lvl 2, Counsellor Lvl 3, Counsellor Lvl 4, Psychologist, Snr Psychologist, Social Worker Lvl 1, Social Worker Lvl 2, Social Worker Lvl 3, Social Worker Lvl 4
Remuneration: $67,612.00 – $144,021.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 24
Why Join Us:
- Work in a role that makes a real impact on vulnerable communities.
- Access cultural supervision, mentoring, and professional development.
- Be part of a supportive team committed to collaboration and respect.
- Enjoy opportunities for career progression within the Aboriginal Development Pathway.
What We’re Looking For:
- Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement (Section 14 Anti-Discrimination Act 1977).
- Qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Graduate Certificate in ECAV qualification pathway - Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma) with demonstrated Cultural expertise
- Experience working with Aboriginal communities and understanding intergenerational trauma.
- Skills in child-centred, family-focused counselling and case management.
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel.
For role related queries or questions contact Katie Lynch-Ridley, District Clinical Leader, Sexual Assault Counselling Services on 0499 611 *** or ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
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. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Aboriginal Health & Social Worker in Wagga Wagga employer: Murrumbidgee Local Health District
As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional, person-centred care in a supportive and collaborative environment. We prioritise continuous professional development and offer numerous opportunities for growth, ensuring you can advance your skills while contributing to a culture of safety and learning. Located in a vibrant community, our workplace fosters a strong sense of belonging and commitment to quality improvement, making it an ideal place for passionate healthcare professionals.
Contact Details:
Murrumbidgee Local Health District Recruitment Team
