Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 3
Remuneration: $50.66 - $52.36 per hour
Hours Per Week: Dependant upon the needs of the Health Service
Requisition ID: REQ219150
Applications Close: 29 March 2021
Interview Details: Interviews will be held between 6 April & 9 April 2021

Please note SNSW Local Health District is currently undertaking an organisational restructure, internal employees who have been affected by the restructure will be granted priority interviews

Where you'll be working

At Southern NSW Local Health District we are working to help our communities lead healthy lives. Our mission is that all people across our diverse societies are able to have timely access to the right healthcare in the right setting to maximise their health, wellbeing and independence.

There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city. For more information .

What you'll be doing

The SNSWLHD Violence Abuse and Neglect (VAN) On-call counselling role provides a high quality professional crisis intervention service to children, young people and adult victims of sexual assault; domestic and family violence and suspected child abuse. Crisis intervention is provided face-to-face, or by phone or telehealth, to clients presenting after-hours to the Emergency Department.

Selection Criteria: * Feminine gender is a genuine occupational requirement (Section 31 Anti-Discrimination Act 1977) for sexual assault services.

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Psychologist OR relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work or counselling with eligibility to the respective Australian professional association.
• Commitment to and demonstrated competencies in delivering crisis counselling and support services to victims of interpersonal trauma including ability to attend on-call meetings and willingness to seek debriefing, attend clinical supervision and complete further specialised training as required.
• Knowledge of the impact of interpersonal trauma on the victim and an understanding of legislation and NSW Health policies in Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence and Child Protection and their application in a health setting.
• Availability to work as part of an after-hour roster (overnight and weekends) and be in reasonable proximity to GBH or SERH and attend the ED within one hour or willingness to be on a contact list for other sites.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team members within a multidisciplinary team environment and to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Advanced oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and an ability to maintain comprehensive and accurate clinical records.
• Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. We do not offer sponsorship in this position for applicants requiring a temporary visa. For more information, please see

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases

This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive . All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.

OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.

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For role related queries or questions contact Gemma Evans on Gemma.Evans@health.nsw.gov.au or ph: 02 6150 7857

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