Organisation / Entity: Northern Sydney Local Health District
Job category: Health - Allied | Community Health
Job location: Sydney Region / Sydney - North/North West
Job reference number: REQ435355
Work type: Full-Time
Total remuneration package: $70,944 - $82,899
Closing date: 08/10/2023 - 11:59 PM
You will be working on the traditional lands of the Guringai and Darug and peoples. You will be based in the Community Health Centre on the Royal North Shore Hospital Campus.
NSLHD is committed to strengthening employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the region. NSLHD strives to create a culturally safe workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Staff are also supported by the Muru Dali Gili Gili Network (meaning Path to Shine), which aims to make staff feel a sense of belonging and connection with the community.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician (Level - dependent on qualifications)
Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ435355
Salary (per week):
Health Professional (Level 1/2): $1,292.52 - $1,872.59
Health Professional (Level 3): $2,014.10 - $2,081.54
Health Professional (Level 4): $2,185.61 - $2,240.21
This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Northern Sydney Local Health District deems it appropriate to seek confirmation of Aboriginality status from applicants applying for Aboriginal identified positions. Confirmation of Aboriginality can be provided as evidence via:
a) a confirmation with a common seal on it from an Aboriginal organisation; or
b) a reference letter stating that the person is Aboriginal and accepted by community. (The letter must be supplied by an Aboriginal organisation)
Where you'll be working
You will be based in the Community Health Centre on the Royal North Shore Hospital Campus.
What you'll be doing
Working within a strength based, family centred and culturally centred trauma informed approach, this role provides therapeutic and casework services to adults and children who have been sexually assaulted, and their non-offending family members and carers. As part of a multidisciplinary health care team, this role provides quality services to clients of Northern Sydney Local Health District to meet their health and wellbeing needs.
The role will partner with the Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) Services to develop a deeper level of awareness and understanding of how to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders who may engage with PARVAN specific services. Working towards cultural responsiveness is a responsibility of all PARVAN staff. The position involves participation in the PARVAN On Call Service
Northern Sydney Local Health District’s PARVAN Service, in which the Sexual Assault Service (SAS) sits seeks to provide a culturally safe service for people from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander families and communities.
This role will have a professional development plan in place that will provide the opportunity for work-based development which allows for progression through the Award levels in accordance with the position holder’s skill acquisition.
Benefits of working with NSLHD:
- Bi-Annual Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Staff Network Day, to develop professional growth, career progression opportunities and networking.
- Regular staff engagement BBQ’s and morning teas.
- Cultural support/mentoring.
- Education, mentoring, learning and development opportunities.
- Deadly NAIDOC events across the district.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Must be Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti Discrimination Act 1977 with knowledge and experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Aboriginal Qualification Pathway - Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma) or other relevant counselling degree deemed appropriate by the employer. Social Workers must have eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and post graduate experience at a minimum of level 2 or above. Psychologists must have a four year degree in psychology, being a three year degree with a fourth year honours in psychology; or a qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
- Demonstrated understanding and skills in providing culturally responsive child centred, family focussed counselling, support and case management to individuals who have experienced sexual assault and/ or other forms of interpersonal violence and their families. Demonstrated ability to create connections, engagement and collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to affect outcomes with an understanding of intergenerational trauma, contextual and causal factors for violence, abuse and neglect and the principles of cultural safety. Demonstrated experience participating in and/or leading quality improvement activities, service development and evaluation.
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For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Wolfe on Rachel.Wolfe@health.nsw.gov.au or 0407 783 767
All NSW Health workers are required to have two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, as defined by NSW Health. Employees working in a clinical area or are required to attend clinical areas are considered category A. Category A positions are required to provide evidence of having received three doses of COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (TGA) and meet the requirements of the Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate.
Applications Close: 8 October 2023