Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 30 June 2025)
Position Classification: Dependent upon qualifications and experience
Remuneration: $67,442.00 – $97,709.00 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ437422
Applications Close:  28 October 2023
Vaccination Category: A

Outstanding Experience. Infinite Opportunities.

Here in the Riverina, we treasure your skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town.

We’ve prepared oodles of goodies to help you move and settle in, including:

• Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses! Take advantage of novated leasing a new car!
• Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerations
• Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family
• Free confidential counselling services for you and your family

Craving a fresh start somewhere new and actually interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from state-of-the-art hospital that will remind you of the city, to small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured and you’ll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope.

And don’t worry – there are already oodles of young people here to welcome you: at work, in local clubs, at the pub, and down at the river!

There’s heaps to show your family when they come to visit, which is a breeze – you’ll be central to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. (You can always pop home for the weekend on a quick flight if you find a break in your social calendar!)

Want to know more about the community of Wagga Wagga? Visit us here.

About Your Role

NSW Health provides coordinated health assessments and intervention for children and young people entering statutory OOHC who are expected to remain in care for longer than 90 days. The program also focuses on the needs of young people expected to leave care within the next year.

The OOHC Health Pathway ensures children entering out of home care are provided with a comprehensive health and developmental assessment and health management plan. The program aims to support earlier identification of health and wellbeing issues for children and young people in OOHC, providing timely intervention when required. The overall aim is to improve the short and long-term health, development and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people in OOHC, as well as support carers and placement stability.

The position will work closely with MLHD OOHC Coordinators and coordinate referrals and assessment outcome reports for children and young people referred to the OOHC Health Assessments model pathway. The MLHD OOHC Health Pathways Clinician will also focus on implementing and finalising leaving care plans with a focus on health needs for young people who are anticipated to leave care within the next year.

This position has responsibility to provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments and reports with referral recommendations and plans for children and young people in OOHC. The position will provide advocacy for these young people as well as for their carers and/or caseworker.

The position will act as a liaison and resource person to support multidisciplinary clinicians, Service Managers and other key stakeholders with the implementation of the OOHC Health Assessments pathway. The position holder will be required to work closely with child protection and sexual assault services in the MLHD, as well as working in partnership with other services within MLHD. The position will prioritise key partnerships with other services based on the needs and priorities within the scope of the position.

The OOHC clinician will also provide consultation, support and education and training for health workers and other key stakeholders on the Health Management Pathway and processes.

Violence, Abuse and Neglect services (VANS) are provided under the Priority Populations Program (PPP) service streams within the MLHD. These services are integrated and work alongside each other to collaborate with joint projects, training and joint work with clients and families as required. 

This position is suitable for New Grads.

Learn more about the role and requirements here.

Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD

Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.

Go on, you’ve earned a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staff and patient programs – all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Fabia Hunter, Acting Clinical Lead Child protection Counselling Service (CPCS) on 0428 114 765 or [email protected] now for a confidential chat.

New applicants must have completed the COVID-19 Primary vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate. Should a medical contraindication certificate be provided, ongoing employment post certificate expiry is conditional to meeting COVID-19 vaccination requirements. 

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

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