Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 24 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital, Eastern Campus
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications

Sexual Assault Worker Level 3: $54.76 – $56.54 per hour
Social Worker Level 3: $54.76 – $56.54 per hour
Psychologist: $37.69 – $55.17 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ432947
Application Close Date: 08/10/2023
Interview Date Range: 11/10/2023 – 18/10/2023
Contact Details: Deborah Allan – 0407 957 455 | [email protected]

About the Opportunity
SWSLHD has an exciting opportunity for a Health Clinician to join a collaborative and professional team providing trauma informed care for children/young people and their families where there has been an experience of violence, abuse and neglect.

What You’ll be Doing
The JIRT HC provides direct support to children and young people who have experienced serious and criminal sexual and physical abuse, neglect and their non-offending family members referred to JIRT. The position supports the Senior Health Clinician (HC) in managing Health aspects of JIRT referrals. HC works along-side Family and Community Services and NSW Police.

Where You’ll Be Working 
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.

The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.

As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.

1. Psychologist: Completion of a four-year sequence of accredited undergraduate study in the discipline of psychology (or equivalent completed overseas) with full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia 
   Social Work: A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). 
   Sexual Assault Worker: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent.  
2. Demonstrated experience working in partnership with Aboriginal services and community members and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding child sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect of children and young people.
3. Demonstrated extensive clinical experience in relation to child protection interventions and crisis intervention, counselling and case management and demonstrated knowledge of child protection issues and impact, including relevant legislation and guidelines in relation to Child Protection, JRU and JIRTs.
4. Demonstrate high level verbal and written communication, negotiation and advocacy skills and ability to adapt communication style to suit target audience.
5. Demonstrate the ability to lead and independently problem-solve set priorities in complex situations.
6. Demonstrate experience working with culturally diverse backgrounds and the ability to provide culturally safe environment for peers, children and families.
7. Demonstrate capacity to work in partnership with key multidisciplinary, interagency and stakeholders, to contribute to the development of therapeutic responses to meet demand and address client needs.
8. Demonstrated experience in the planning, implementing, leading and evaluating of quality improvement activities involving the application of evidenced based practice
9. Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.

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Additional Information

Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on [email protected]  

Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information.

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

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

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.