Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Location: James Fletcher Hospital - Awabakal Country Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 1/2 Remuneration: $35.78 - $51.04 per hour + superannuation Hours Per Week: 14 Requisition ID: REQ524932 Applications Close: 30th October 2024 Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access.
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
About the Role As the YDACS Social Worker, you will be working alongside youth who are managing complex and challenging situations.
You will be expected to have thorough knowledge of the child-protection policy and legislation, and the ability to implement this knowledge if need be.
You will also be able to apply professional and ethical boundaries, possess exceptional people skills and have the capacity to think and solve problems as they arise.
The successful applicant will be supported by other multidisciplinary professionals from the YDACS team, as well as the CYFS Manager and the DACS Allied Health Clinical Lead.
Professional development is encouraged and supported, and DACS provides education sessions regularly that you are welcome to attend.
Where you'll be working Join The dynamic Youth Drug and Alcohol Clinical Service located on coastal Awabakal country a short walk from Newcastle CBD.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting young people, their families and the community to reduce harms associated with alcohol and drug use.
Additional Information An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Jay Jordens on ****** Information for Applicants: Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).
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This is a Category A position.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer.
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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Aboriginal Employment Must hold as a minimum a bachelor degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
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