You will be joining a skilled and supportive health team that shares a commitment to providing high quality health care and support to children and young people who have experienced serious sexual and physical abuse and neglect and their non offending family members. Flexible work practices are supported.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination, and racism.
Where you'll be working
The position is part of the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD). Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) team working at the Central Metropolitan Joint Child Protection and Response Program in Strawberry Hills.
What you'll be doing
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: The Joint Child Protection and Response Program (JCPRP) Health Clinician position provides direct support to children, young people who have experienced serious and criminal sexual and physical abuse and neglect and their non-offending families referred to JCPRP. The JCPRP Health Clinician supports the JCPRP Senior Health Clinician in managing the health component of JCPRP in partnership with JCPRP inter agency partners, NSW Police and Department of Family and Community Services.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Degree in Social Work and eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers and demonstrated extensive experience as a level 2 and/or other relevant equivalent professional experience and unrestricted NSW drivers licence.
- Extensive clinical experience in relation to child protection intervention and crisis intervention, counselling and case management including working with children, young people and their families.
- Significant demonstrated knowledge of child protection issues, including relevant legislation and guidelines, particularly in relation to the JCPRP program.
- Demonstrated high level understanding, ability to work collaboratively and maintain relationships with interagency partners including the NSW Police Force and the Department of Family and Community Services, Health services and other key stakeholders in relation to children and young people who have experienced serious and criminal sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect.
Need more information?
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2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Sally Jones on [email protected] or 0458 654 415.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 12 March 2025
Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 17 March 2025
- Degree in Social Work and eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers and demonstrated extensive experience as a level 2 and/or other relevant equivalent professional experience and unrestricted NSW drivers licence.
- Extensive clinical experience in relation to child protection intervention and crisis intervention, counselling and case management including working with children, young people and their families.
- Significant demonstrated knowledge of child protection issues, including relevant legislation and guidelines, particularly in relation to the JCPRP program.
- Demonstrated high level understanding, ability to work collaboratively and maintain relationships with interagency partners including the NSW Police Force and the Department of Family and Community Services, Health services and other key stakeholders in relation to children and young people who have experienced serious and criminal sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Sally Jones on [email protected] or 0458 654 415.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 12 March 2025
Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 17 March 2025