Employment Type:  Casual
Position Classification: SW Level 1/2, Pysch
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: Dependant on Qualifications
Requisition ID: REQ335528
Applications Close: 02/10/2022

This position is dependent on Qualifications:

Social Work Level 1/2 – ($34.01 – $49.27 per hour)
Psychologist – ($35.92 – $53.40 per hour)
 

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and
develop in your chosen career role.

What we can offer you (for eligible employees):

• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

What you’ll be doing: 
Being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW). 

An exciting opportunity exists for a Female Level 2 Social Worker or Psychologist to participate on the Sexual Assault Service Out of Hours On-Call Roster.  This service is based at Nepean Hospital Kingswood.

IVPRS Sexual Assault Service provides 24 hour crisis counselling and medical services to people in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District who have been sexually assaulted.   

The after-hours sexual assault counsellor has three key roles: To provide crisis counselling and advocacy for victims of sexual assault, To support and provide information to victims of sexual assault their family members/friends and  to work closely with the medical staff, forensic practitioners and Police to facilitate medial/forensic examinations.
 
We are seeking staff with the ability to work autonomously providing trauma centred responses to calls after business hours (at night and on weekends) and who can attend Nepean Hospital (when required) within one hour a call out.
 
An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies. 
 

About us:
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region. 

NBMLHD: is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability.

All NSW Health workers are now required to have received 3 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful. 

Selection criteria to be addressed:

1. Bachelor degree in Social Work or degree in Psychology with professional membership/registration with respective professional associations/Boards. Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification for this position and is authorised under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
2. Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills.
3. Demonstrated assessment, case management and counselling skills with children, young people and adults
4. Demonstrated understanding of the intersection between issues of sexual assault, domestic violence and child protection
5. Demonstrated experience working with people who have experienced interpersonal trauma
6. Demonstrated experience/knowledge of responding to issues of child protection and associated reporting responsibilities, knowledge of child protection legislation, awareness of the impact of sexual abuse and other forms of trauma and abuse on children, young people and their families.
7. Experience in, or commitment to, working with individuals and families from indigenous backgrounds and/or diverse cultural backgrounds
8. Current Drivers Licence and willingness to travel across the District

Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Amanda Horton-Hallett on [email protected]