Hunter New England Local Health District
REQ543058
Remuneration: $127,150 - $144,444 per annum + super + Salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Location: Negotiable - Tamworth or Newcastle
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ513730
Closing Date: Sunday 26th January 2025
About the team:
The Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) New Street Service is part of NSW Health's child protection services and provides a specialised, early intervention, community-based service to address harmful sexual behaviours displayed by 10-17-year-old young people. The program includes a focus on improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and children in Out of Home Care.
The Service Manager New Street will provide operational management and clinical coordination of the New Street Service in the HNELHD across two sites, Tamworth and Newcastle. Staff at these sites provide outreach across the district. The service consists of a Senior Clinician and Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal clinicians as well as administration staff.
The team is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families. Our staff are highly skilled, reflective, and effective in providing specialised therapeutic intervention to young people and families.
About the role:
The Service Manager leads and manages the human, financial, and physical resources across the LHD in accordance with agreed performance indicators. The role ensures service delivery aligns with best practice and emerging developments in the field. Regular travel between Tamworth and Newcastle is required to support staff and ensure optimal site functioning. Ensuring the service is culturally safe and accessible to Aboriginal children, young people, and families is a high priority. This role offers opportunities to trial new initiatives following recommendations from the Royal Commission into Child Sexual Abuse in institutional settings.
This position has membership to the District Violence Abuse and Neglect Leadership team and is supported by peers who are skilled and committed. The position is also connected to a statewide network of New Street Service Managers, clinically led by the Children and Young People Sexual Safety Program with Sydney Children's Hospital Network, providing opportunities for ongoing professional development.
About you:
This position will suit someone who is passionate about intervening early in the lives of children and young people to improve safety and overall wellbeing. Working with parents and carers is integral to the model. Well-developed skills and experience leading staff in the provision of violence, abuse, and neglect services are highly valued.
The position also requires courage and innovation to evolve service delivery, manage change, and implement new projects while promoting commitment to continuing professional development.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Social Work with eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), or a bachelor's degree or higher in Psychology with current full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, or a bachelor's degree or higher in Counselling with registration with the appropriate professional body. Current unrestricted Australian drivers' license and willingness to travel regularly between the two service sites (Tamworth and Newcastle), which may include overnight stays. What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Local Health District, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. We also offer:
Proximity to shopping and other services Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-life balance Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals Additional information:
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part-time and temporary full or part-time vacancies. This position is full-time; however, job share arrangements will be considered. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD202 4_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.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via or 1300 40 25 23.
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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