Social Worker - Domestic and Family Violence

Empowering safer futures: Join our Violence Abuse and Neglect team to lead change, support families, and drive vital reforms  

Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Wallsend Campus
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time – Until January 2026
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ539413
Applications Close: Sunday 12th January 2025

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), 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: 

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
  
  

 
About the role:

We are seeking a Domestic and Family Violence Clinician to join our Violence Abuse and Neglect (VAN) team within Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD). This role guides and enhances our response to domestic and family violence, collaborating with various stakeholders, and driving the implementation of NSW Domestic and Family Violence Reforms and the Safer Pathway Initiative.

As a Domestic and Family Violence Clinician, you will provide crucial consultation, clinical advice, and support across the district, ensuring the effective management of clients experiencing domestic and family violence. Your role will involve working closely with the VAN Clinical Coordinator, the Children, Young People, and Families (CYP&F) Services, and other district teams to improve care coordination, contribute to Safety Action Meetings, and provide education and training on child protection and domestic violence management.

Your responsibilities will include the development and monitoring of policies and procedures, coordination of inter-agency responses, and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including NSW Police Force, the Department of Education, and various advocacy and community services. You will also be involved in data collation and reporting, ensuring alignment with legislative and policy frameworks.

We offer flexible work arrangements, numerous training opportunities, and the chance to work in a collaborative environment with a focus on professional development and supervision. The ideal candidate will possess strong care coordination skills, a deep understanding of domestic and family violence dynamics, and the ability to utilise interpersonal skills to support women, children, and families effectively.

Where you’ll be working:

The Violence, Abuse, and Neglect Services comprises of 4 teams across a number of sites including the John Hunter Children’s and John Hunter Hospital. These include Child Protection Team and Child Protection Counselling Service, JCPRP, and the Newcastle Sexual Assault Service. It also includes coordination of the essential medically lead clinics including the Out of Home Care Clinic.

Requirements:

• Must hold as a minimum a bachelor's degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers with a minimum of three years full time clinical experience
• Eligibility to drive and willingness to travel for work purposes

Additional Information: 

• 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. 
• Hunter New England Local Health District 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. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  

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For role related queries or questions contact Kylie Croxton on Kylie.Croxton@health.nsw.gov.au