Aboriginal Senior Health Clinician - Violence, Abuse and Neglect ServicePosition Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $106,142 - $125,241 + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ543970
Location: Far West.
Location negotiable.
To apply for this position, you must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (N.B.
An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW) and must be female (This is a genuine qualification under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977).
What you'll be doing:
Working within a strength-based, family-centred and culturally centred trauma-informed approach, this role will provide therapeutic and casework services to adults and children who have been sexually assaulted, and their non-offending family members.
As part of a multidisciplinary health care team, this role will provide quality services to patients/clients of NSW Health to meet their health and wellbeing needs.
The role will partner with the local sexual assault service to develop a deeper level of awareness and understanding of how to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal people who may engage with these specific services.
Working towards cultural competence is a responsibility of all Violence Abuse and Neglect staff.
What's on Offer: 5 weeks annual leave per yearSalary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9K for living expenses + $2.6K meal and entertainment + enquire about relocation packaging that may be available to you.Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every MonthFitness passportProfessional development through frequent online and face-to-face learning opportunitiesA comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeingAbout the Far West LHD:
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW.
Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success is our people.
Our workforce is inclusive and diverse.
We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Buronga, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.
In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities.
We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
How to Apply: To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible: Degree in Social Work, Psychology or other relevant counselling degree deemed appropriate by employer or completion of the ECAV pathway, with demonstrated cultural expertise.Demonstrated high level understanding of the dynamics and effects of sexual assault and demonstrated experience in best practice model for working with young people and adults who have experienced sexual abuse/trauma.Demonstrated experience in, or commitment to, working with Aboriginal individuals who have experienced sexual assault and/or other forms of interpersonal violence and their families.Demonstrated ability to provide culturally responsive counselling services to individuals and their families.Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills in combination with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a small therapeutic team.Demonstrated commitment to specialist and cultural supervision and professional education and if relevant to application, experience providing clinical supervision and leading education and teaching to staff and/or students.Maintain high quality counselling and case management records in line with policy guidelines and directives.Valid unrestricted drivers licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment.Need more information?
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For role-related queries or questions contact Rebecca Deer on ****** Applications Close: 16th of January
At Far West 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.
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