Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1 / Level 2, Psychologist, Sexual Assault Worker Level 1 / Level 2, Social Worker Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ439498
Location: Westmead

 

 

·         IVPRS acknowledges and respects the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that supports and promotes cultural safety, diversity and inclusion.

·         What this role will offer you:

·         An exciting opportunity to work in a trauma informed, supportive and integrated service

·         Access to ongoing education and training as part of a professional development plan

·         Regular internal and external supervision (including cultural supervision/mentoring as relevant) and case management support

·         A diverse workload, with opportunities to be involved in the provision of capacity building, community development and prevention activities

·         An accrued day off each month (for full time employees)

·         Salary Packaging

·         Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

·         Access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services via the Fitness Passport for staff and immediate family members

 

 

Where you’ll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of ‘better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond’ and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

 

 

Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District 

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Salary Packaging – lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)  http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary  
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay.  (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Fitness Passport – permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW, (not available for temp employees- remove if position temporary)
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary 
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

 

 

What you’ll be doing

The Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Service (IVPRS) is responsible for strategic leadership, clinical service provision and capacity building for the portfolio areas of sexual assault, domestic violence and child protection.

The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Referral Management and Early Support (RMES) counsellor is responsible for coordinating and managing referrals to the domestic violence service and providing back-up support for the sexual assault RMES role, along with the provision of specialist early intervention and support services to adult victims of domestic violence.  and sexual assault and their non-offending family members.

  

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

 

 

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

 

 

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

 

 

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Essential Criteria

Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling
Registration: Eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership.

Selection Criteria

1. Tertiary qualification (minimum bachelor degree) in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling and eligibility for appropriate professional registration or association membership.
2. Demonstrated counselling experience in complex trauma and trauma informed practice within a Violence, Abuse & Neglect setting (e.g. sexual assault, child protection or domestic violence services).
3. Demonstrated assessment, case management and counselling skills with young people and adults.
4. Demonstrated understanding of the inter-related dynamics and effects of sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect and domestic violence and a commitment to integrated models for working with clients who have experienced trauma and abuse.
5. Knowledge and understanding of current policies and legislation relating to domestic violence and other forms of interpersonal violence and knowledge of legal systems involved in domestic violence and sexual assault service provision.
6. Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated capacity to work with in partnership with others.
7. Experience in, or commitment to, working with individuals and families from indigenous backgrounds and/or diverse cultural backgrounds.
8. Current NSW Driver’s License

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For role related queries or questions contact Charlotte Wilson on [email protected] / 02 8890 7940

Applications Close: 26th October 2023