Social Worker Level 3 - Sexual Health Service
Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annum + super
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until May 2026
Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 3
Location: Newcastle Community Health Service
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ551210
Applications Close: Sunday, 23rd February 2025
The Sexual Health Service (AKA The Pacific Clinic) is located at the Community Health building at 670 Hunter Street Newcastle. It comes under the auspice of the Medical and Interventional Services based at John Hunter Hospital (JHH). It is a Multidisciplinary service (Medical, Nursing, Admin & Social Worker) providing care related to STIs and HIV, prioritising people from at risk groups such as people with symptoms of an STI or in contact with someone with a confirmed STI, gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, trans and gender diverse adults, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who work in the sex industry, people who inject drugs. The service provides information and testing for STIs, HIV and Hepatitis B&C; counselling on STI and HIV related issues, contact tracing & support and referral for SHS clients who also have other social and emotional concerns. The service provides outreach clinics to Tamworth and Taree.
About the role:
The Social Worker with the service is the sole Social Worker for this Service but will link in with Immunology Social Worker at the JHH and Social workers based in NGOs such as ACON and Karumba.
The successful applicant should have a good understanding of and interest in Sexual Health related matters. An individualised professional development program will be worked out with the applicant depending on their identified needs. Support is available from the Social Workers in Medicine Team at the JHH, the Level 5 Team Leader, Level 7 Service Manager and the broader Social Work Department.
About you:
You will be an organised and flexible person able to use a variety of social work interventions to engage with a diverse and often marginalised range of clients. It is important that the Social Worker is able to demonstrate an open minded, non-judgemental approach with clients and is able to develop linkages with other community based organisations as this role does not provide long term case-management for clients who may have a number of concerns outside of their Sexual Health concerns.
Requirements:
- Must hold as a minimum a bachelor degree or Qualifying Masters in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
- Minimum of 3 years full time clinical experience
- Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work related activities / meetings as required.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, 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
- 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
- You can access scholarships or grants to support your ongoing training and professional development Scholarships & Grants for Health Care Education & Training | HETI
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Fran Hodgson on Fran.Hodgson@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: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
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.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health 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.
