New Street Service Health Education Officer - Ballina

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Health Clinician
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Northern NSW Local Health District
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REQ147979 Requisition #
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  1. This is designated Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under section 14 of the Anti- Discrimination Act 1977.
  2. Health Education Officer (the successful applicant has 4 yrs to complete the required education pathway to through ECAV to gain a counselor qualification).
  3. Demonstrated ability to provide counselling services to individuals, and families in the context of child sexual assault, trauma, violence and abuse and understanding of the legal and policy framework governing child protection in NSW.
  4. Understanding of intergenerational trauma, child sexual abuse and the principles of family focussed intervention with the ability to engage with young people who have sexually harmed and with their families, including Aboriginal children and families.
  5. Understanding of the impact of colonisation on Aboriginal people and communities and its relationship to Aboriginal family violence. Demonstrated ability to effectively work with Aboriginal communities in culturally competent ways and commitment to addressing Aboriginal health and community needs.
  6. Demonstrated competent written and verbal communication skills in combination with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a small therapeutic team.
  7. Willingness to undertake accreditation with the Child Sex Offender Counsellor Accreditation Scheme administered by the NSW Children's Guardian when qualified.
  8. Valid unrestricted drivers licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment, including overnight stays as required.


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For role related queries or questions contact Michael Border on Michael.Border@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 29 January 2020 

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