Social Worker (Lvl 4) - Safer Pathways Coordinator - Temp FT
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week up until 06/07/2025
Location: Hoxton Park Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4
Remuneration: $2,252.72 - $2,307.32 per week
Requisition ID: REQ487200
Application Close Date: 19/05/2024
Interview Date Range: 22/05/2024 – 29/05/2024
Contact Details: Catherine Lovan – 0475 804 855 | Catherine.Lovan@health.nsw.gov.au
Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
About You
- Are you interested in using your clinical knowledge and skills to work strategically in Domestic Violence?
- Do you enjoy collaborating. Are you ready to lead the response in the district to D&FV reform?
- Are you motivated to advocate and support for safe and comprehensive client care (adults and children impacted by DFV)? Are you ready to support and advise Health staff in relation to DFV, DVRS, SAMs, NFS and TBI?
About the Opportunity
The role provides the opportunity to understand the local and statewide policy and framework DFV. It offers the opportunity to influence, develop and implement DFV reforms in the LHD.
What You'll be Doing
This position is responsible for leading the South Western Sydney Local Health District response for Safer Pathway (Safety Action Meetings) NSW Domestic & Family Violence Reforms in collaboration with relevant clinical services.
The position will collaborate with relevant SWSLHD workforce and key interagency partners to work in an integrated manner to reduce threats to adult and children victims of domestic and family violence and ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes that are consistent with SWSLHD policies and procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
The role has a strong focus on managing the Safety Action Meeting processes and includes provision and coordination of domestic violence related clinical supervision and workforce education.
The position is expected to provide leadership in quality activities, manage specific projects, and assist in human resource management and other relevant departmental administrative duties.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Demonstrated experience in providing guidance, leadership, coordination and management of significant projects
- Demonstrated high level skills, experience and use of high level professional judgement in providing responses to victims of domestic and family violence and their children and knowledge of health service delivery and referral options for these clients; including legislative and policy context.
- Demonstrated capacity to work in partnership and consult with key multidisciplinary and interagency stakeholders to provide a victim and child protection focused response which aims to increase safety at individual and systemic levels.
- Extensive post graduate experience working as a Social Worker in child and family setting, including a demonstrated understanding of the health setting, complex health conditions and the impact on wellbeing.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to evaluation and encourage the translation of research and evaluation into practice.
- Demonstrated high level knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding domestic and family violence in priority populations including Aboriginal communities, and CALD communities.
- Demonstrated experience in the planning, implementing, leading and evaluating of quality improvement activities involving the application of evidenced based practice within health setting.
- Demonstrated advanced communication skills (verbal and written), including excellent negotiation, complex decision making and advocacy skills and demonstrated computer skills.
- Must possess a valid Australian Drivers Licence (excluding learner driver's licences). If not already in possession, a NSW Drivers Licence must be obtained within 3 months of appointment.
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Additional Information
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information.
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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