Manager Northern Health Child Wellbeing Unit (Targeted)

About the role

Hunter New England Local Health District is looking for an experienced leader to manage the Northern Health Child Wellbeing Unit (CWU) in Wallsend. Reporting to the District PARVAN Manager, you will lead a team of about 11 FTE professionals in social work, education, nursing, Aboriginal Health and allied health and welfare fields, and support health workers across one third of the state on child wellbeing, child protection and domestic and family violence matters. The position is temporary full time until September 2027, 38 hours per week, classified as Health Manager Level 3.

Key responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership of the unit and support Assessment Officers to give expert guidance on mandatory reporting, information exchange, holistic case planning and trauma-informed care.
• Oversee the delivery of the Domestic and Family Advice Line, helping staff identify and respond to domestic and family violence.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, service development and system improvements within the PARVAN Management Team.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, nursing or another relevant health field, with eligibility for membership or registration with the relevant professional body.
• Experience in operational management, strong analytical and risk assessment capability, and ability to build collaborative relationships across health services, government and community agencies.
• Current unrestricted Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel, including overnight stays.
• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration; they must demonstrate their status.
• Australian citizenship, Australian permanent residency or New Zealand citizenship with a current passport is required for permanent employment; visa sponsorship is not available.

What we offer

• Remuneration of $137,525 to $156,231 per year plus salary packaging.
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home up to one day per week and flexible start and finish times.
• Fleet vehicle for work-related travel and regular meetings with the line manager and clinical support from the Director Child Wellbeing.
• Training through the NSW Health Education Centre Against Violence and the listed employee benefits.