Sexual Assault Counsellor (Female Identified)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1-4, Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Snr Psychologist
Location: Lemongrove Campus
Remuneration: Depending on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ517989
Applications Close: 03/12/2024
The Position is Dependent on Qualifications:
Social Worker Level 1/2 - $70,944.00 - $101,211.00 per annum
Social Worker Level 3 - $108,595.00 - $112,114.00 per annum
Social Worker Level 4 - $117,544.00 - $120,393.00 per annum
Psychologist - $74,742.00 - $109,397.00 per annum
Clinical Psychologist - $105,553.00 - $128,653.00 per annum
Senior Psychologist - $115,175.00 - $124,803.00 per annum
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to
succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as an Aboriginal person and be accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
Being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW).
About Us:
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.
This position is a multi-level/grade position open to applicants with varying skills levels, we encourage all interested applicants to apply. The successful candidate will have some experience supporting people who have experienced trauma and will be supported to grow their skills in the provision of specialist therapeutic and case management services to Aboriginal adults and children who have been sexually assaulted or who are under the age of 10 years with problematic and sexually harmful behaviours (Safe Wayz), and their non-offending family members.
You will join a highly supportive tertiary trauma counselling team providing both crisis and ongoing counselling interventions, alongside community education and other prevention focused activities. The service adopts a strength-based, family focussed and culturally centred trauma-informed approach to working with children and families.
The Aboriginal Sexual Assault Counsellor will support engagement with Aboriginal communities, stakeholders and clients; also providing cultural consultation to support non-Aboriginal clinicians working with First Nations children and families where appropriate. Professional development will be provided alongside generous clinical supervision, cultural supervision and peer supervision arrangements. The team will suit clinicians who enjoy diverse, fast paced, client-centred work with a strong dedication to reducing violence in the lives of individuals and communities whilst contributing to the decolonisation of NSW Health services.
We invite you to take part in shaping the success of your local health community. Apply Now!
NBMLHD Commitment to Aboriginal Staff
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District seeks to provide a culturally safe environment for people from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander families and communities. In this challenging yet rewarding role you will work in a team with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal staff who all receive ongoing professional development, training and cultural supervision to ensure culturally safe practices as well as worker wellbeing. As an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clinician you will have access to individual cultural supervision.
Our service is committed to a position of cultural responsiveness derived from meaningful networks with our Aboriginal communities to ensure they have a voice and that our service is what Aboriginal people need it to be.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Use your cultural knowledge to help inform and shape service delivery.
- Empower your team to provide for the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal children through Aboriginal consultation, cultural planning and other support services as required.
- Acquire new clinical skills and apply them to improve outcomes for vulnerable Aboriginal adults, children and their families.
- Provide an Aboriginal perspective and advocate on behalf of Aboriginal people in the local communities.
- Improve services to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal adults, children, families and communities.
- Build strong relationships with partner agencies both within the sector as well as other government agencies to support and strengthen families and cultural connections.
If you would like support with your application, please do not hesitate to contact our Aboriginal Employment Coordinator Peter Laylor on 0428 391 926 or email at NBMLHD-aboriginalworkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees:
- Allocated Day Off (ADO) for full time employees
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role:
- This is an identified Aboriginal Position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the Selection Criteria. Being female is recognized as a genuine occupation qualification for this position and is authorized under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Accepted qualifications include: • Qualification in Social Work which provides eligibility for full membership to Australian Association of Social Workers or • Psychology: General registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and, for Senior Psychologist, a current Senior Psychologist or eligible for Senior Psychologist grading (with no less than 12 months service at the 9th year of service and thereafter rate) and, for Clinical Psychologist, an accredited Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with endorsement or working towards endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia.
- Experience providing culturally appropriate trauma focused therapeutic supports for Aboriginal individuals and families in regards to sensitive issues.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to create Aboriginal community connections, engagement, and collaborations.
- Demonstrated understanding of the intersection between issues of intergenerational trauma, colonisation, sexual assault, domestic violence and child protection.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a therapeutic team and to manage competing tasks in a busy service.
- Current Drivers Licence and ability to attend Nepean Hospital within 1 hour to participate in the 24/7 crisis on-call service.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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For role related queries or questions contact Amanda Horton-Hallett on Amanda.Horton-Hallett@health.nsw.gov.au
