Senior Sexual Assault Worker
To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria
- Female with degree in Social Work, Social Science , Social Welfare, or relevant degree in Psychology with eligibility for membership of recognised professional association in addition to evidence of meeting NSW Health Service Health Professional (State) Award Level 2 Registration or eligible to obtain registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW).
- Demonstrated highly proficient written, verbal, interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own work / caseload
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice research process.
- Demonstrated high level problem solving and project management skills
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- For role related queries or questions contact Maria Woods on Maria.Woods@health.nsw.gov.au or 0408 022 059
Help with your application
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. For guidance with the application process, please visit our website page.
Talent pool
If the selection panel identifies a surplus of suitable
candidates for the role, an eligibility list may be created where candidates
may be offered casual, permanent or temporary full-time or part-time positions
within the next 12 months.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified
Infectious Diseases
If you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2018_009. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.
This
is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26: Employment of eligible persons. Aboriginal people
are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to suitable Aboriginal
applicants in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities.
Aboriginal applicants will be required to demonstrate Aboriginality in addition
to addressing the selection criteria. Applicants can upload their
Confirmation of Aboriginality as an attachment to their application.
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
The Aboriginal
Employment Strategy (AES) is
working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this
role. For more information about this please contact Chantal Bates from the AES on 0458 301 956 or via email chantal.bates@aes.org.au
or Abbey Orcher from the AES on 0408 663 482 or via email abbey.orcher@aes.org.au. Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.
Working visas
Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable applicant for permanent appointment is identified.