Competitive salary + generous salary packaging options Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture Inclusive Workplace Culture About the Role The Violence Abuse Navigator (VAN) is an exciting new opportunity within the Specialist Counselling Services Team at Albury Community Health. This role provides diverse work opportunities within the violence, abuse and neglect space including community and system development, capacity building, provision of education, specialist consultation and clinical work including intake coordination. We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following role requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity. A Degree in a social science or health related discipline (eg: Social Work, psychology, occupational therapy) with a minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience within counselling or social emotional interventions, and the ability to hold registration with your relevant disciplines professional body. Knowledge and understanding of sensitive and complex issues affecting women's health policy and service delivery in the Victorian and NSW contexts. Knowledge and understanding of the family violence policy and service delivery environment in both Victoria and NSW. Experience working in a clinical role with people affected by family violence. Demonstrated ability to be innovative, resourceful, and adaptable to implement lead and support change in the health care environment. Demonstrated ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a clear, effective, and engaging manner. Employment Type: This is a 24 month Fixed Term, Part Time (negotiable with successfull candidate) opportunity. AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the twin cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this. What awaits you at AWH? We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. We also offer relocation support to assist with securing local housing, arranging childcare/education (if necessary), and seeking employment opportunities for partners, establishing social connections, and seamlessly integrating into the Albury Wodonga community during your transition. Are you ready to become part of our team? For more role-specific information, please refer to the attached Position Description. You are also encouraged to reach out to the person on the job advert for a confidential discussion. Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award. Explore our Candidate Information Pack to uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team. AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks. Important Notice: All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status. Not the right role for you? Let us know what you're seeking! If you don't meet all the requirements of this role, please submit your details to AWH as you may be a great fit for another role. PD1153 Violence and Neglect Navigator.pdf Selection Criteria Mandatory : A Degree in a social science or health related discipline (eg: Social Work, psychology, occupational therapy) with a minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience within counselling or social emotional interventions, and the ability to hold registration with your relevant disciplines professional body. Mandatory : Knowledge and understanding of sensitive and complex issues affecting women's health policy and service delivery in the Victorian and NSW contexts. Mandatory : Knowledge and understanding of the family violence policy and service delivery environment in both Victoria and NSW. Mandatory : Experience working in a clinical role with people affected by family violence. Mandatory : Demonstrated ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a clear, effective, and engaging manner. Desirable : Demonstrated high level communication, negotiation and influencing skills; and the ability to engage both internal and external stakeholders. Please note that this position will close at 11:30pm on the closing date. Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications. AWH EMPLOYEES - PLEASE ENSURE YOU USE YOUR AWH PROFILE TO LOGIN #J-18808-Ljbffr
