Assessment Officer - Child Wellbeing Unit (Targeted)
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.
Remuneration: $84,436 - $112,331 p.a (pro rata for part-time). + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Awabakal Country - Wallsend Campus
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time and Part Time opportunities from January 2025 up to June 2025
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Hours Per Week: up to 38
REQ ID: REQ537561
Closing Date: Sunday 5th January 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 9th January 2025
What’s on offer?
This position will take part in an innovative trial to provide specialist consultation and guidance via telephone to Hunter New England Health workers to promote evidence based, high quality responses to all patients / clients who have disclosed, or where there may be suspicions of, domestic and family violence.
As an Assessment Officer with the Child Wellbeing Unit within Violence Abuse and Neglect (VAN) you will also support healthcare professionals to identify child protection risks and plan responses to address risk and vulnerabilities. You will also appraise if a report is required to the Child Protection Helpline, help the health care professional to plan additional services and interventions, facilitate information exchange, and liaise with other relevant agencies.
We provide a nurturing atmosphere where staff receive pertinent training opportunities, professional and clinical supervision, along with regular team gatherings and the chance to work closely with the team and share your knowledge and skills.
For more information on the role click here for a copy of the Position Description
What set’s you apart?
You possess compassion and confidence in evaluating child protection risk and offering expert guidance. You thrive in teamwork, collaborating across teams. And adeptly managing competing priorities in a demanding environment.
Where you will be working?
The Child Wellbeing Unit is located at Wallsend and is a small but highly effective team. We operate as a single unit, functioning seamlessly to fulfill our objectives and deliver exceptional service. The Northern Health CWU takes calls from four different Local Health Districts between 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
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. On top of this we also offer.
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- 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 Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- 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
Need more information?
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Angelika Mandel. Manager | Northern Child Wellbeing Unit at Angelika.Mandel@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
This is a Category B 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 B 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 nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
