Aboriginal Trauma Clinician - Adult Survivors Program
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1/3, Sexual Assault Worker Level 1/3, Social Worker Level 1/3, Psychologist
Remuneration: $37.03 - $58.52 per hour plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ552873
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1/3, Sexual Assault Worker Level 1/3, Social Worker Level 1/3, Psychologist
Remuneration: $37.03 - $58.52 per hour plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ552873
Location: Woolloomooloo
Applications close date: 18 February 2025
An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Where you'll be working
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an innovative program which sits in the Counselling, Violence Prevention and Response team. The Adult Survivors Program is a small team which consists of a Program Lead, Project Manager and two Aboriginal Trauma Clinicians. The successful candidate will be supported through clinical supervision, cultural supervision and links with the SESLHD Aboriginal Health Network. This position is based in Woolloomooloo whilst covering South Eastern Sydney. It will suit individuals interested in provision of community engagement, group work, training and consultancy.
The Role
The Adult Survivors Program is a trauma focused program that provides integrated support and care to adult survivors of child sexual abuse across the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. The program seeks to enhance district wide service capacity to improve outcomes for adult survivors of child sexual abuse.
The Aboriginal Trauma Clinician will provide Culturally appropriate support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and community with the Adult Survivors Program and integrated services across SESLHD.
This position will provide high quality and culturally informed advocacy and clinical services for adult survivors of child sexual abuse consistent with NSW Health, SESLHD policies, procedures and standards.
The complexity of this position requires working autonomously, which is supported by flexible work practices required to create meaningful engagement with the Aboriginal community. Cultural guidance and support will be offered through cultural supervision and the SESLHD Aboriginal Health Directorate.
Applicants for this position must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
The Benefits
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
- This is an identified Aboriginal position. (An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 NSW). Relevant qualification in Bachelor of Social Work which provides eligibility for membership to Australian Association of Social Workers or Degree in Psychology with full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia or Education Centre Against Violence (ECAV) Aboriginal Pathway Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal Specialist Trauma Counselling.
- Demonstrated ability to provide culturally informed trauma counselling and care coordination within a violence, abuse and neglect setting.
- Demonstrated high level understanding of the inter-related dynamics and effects of child sexual assault and the long term impact on adults and the impact of intergenerational trauma for families, and community.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work with Aboriginal communities and commitment to addressing Aboriginal health and community needs.
- Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated capacity to work in partnership with others.
- Demonstrated experience in participation and/or provision of clinical and cultural supervision appropriate with level of experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional development.
- Current NSW drivers licence or willingness to travel across the District as required.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions, please contact Leannie Tjong via email at Leannie.Tjong@health.nsw.gov.au or on 0407 600 239
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Information for applicants
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have a Aboriginal Workforce team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
