Assessment Officer - Child Wellbeing Unit
Use Your Compassion and Expertise to Make a Lasting Impact on Young Lives
Remuneration: $84,436 – $112,331 Per Annum + Superannuation + Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until June 2026
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ566800
Closing Date: Sunday, the 27th of April
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families? Do you have the confidence and compassion to support health professionals in assessing and responding to child protection concerns? We have the role for you!
About the role:
The Child Wellbeing Unit at Wallsend is a small, tight-knit, and highly effective team within Violence Abuse and Neglect (VAN). We operate as a single, collaborative unit, committed to delivering exceptional service and improving outcomes for children at risk.
As an Assessment Officer, you will play a pivotal role in:
- Assisting health care professionals to identify child protection risks and respond with appropriate interventions
- Determining when reports are required to the Child Protection Helpline
- Supporting the development of service plans and facilitating referrals
- Promoting information sharing and liaising with key partner agencies
We're looking for someone who:
- Brings compassion, clarity, and confidence when navigating complex child protection concerns
- Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Can juggle competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of work
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- A supportive and nurturing workplace culture
- Access to relevant training, professional and clinical supervision
- Regular team meetings and opportunities to learn and grow alongside your peers
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Angelika Mandel on Angelika.Mandel@health.nsw.gov.au
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.
Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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