Sexual Assault Worker

To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria

1. Female with a degree in Psychology, Social Work, Social Welfare or Social Science or relevant degree, providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AAPRA registered) and current licence to drive in NSW. Being female is considered a genuine occupational qualification as per Section 31 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Knowledge, skills and experience to meet the requirements of the NSW Health Professionals Award Level 2.
2. Demonstrated proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
3. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
4. Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own work/ caseload.
5. Demonstrated commitment to professional development, quality improvement and evidence based practice.
6. Demonstrated ability to lead planning and evaluation of team activities.
7. Demonstrated ability to provide and coordinate staff and student supervision.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description

• Find out more about applying for this position

• For role related queries or questions contact Leonie Beashel on  Leonie.Beashel@health.nsw.gov.au or (02) 5853 2500

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.

Merit Selection

NSW Health follows a merit-based recruitment and selection process per Policy Directive PD2017_040. 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: http://bit.ly/WNSWLHDApplicationSupport. 

Stepping Up – Close the Gap
The Stepping Up website aims to assist Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/WNSWLHDSteppingUp. 

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.

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