Ngaliya Ngara Aboriginal Family Service - Social Worker

Description: CCLHD- Ngaliya Ngara Aboriginal Family Service - Social Worker 
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 30th June 2027
Position Classification: Social Worker level 3 
Remuneration: $2,329.84 - $2,405.33 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ676202
Applications Close: Wednesday 29th July at 11:59pm

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to growing and supporting our Aboriginal health workforce and delivering trusted care and better health for Aboriginal people on the Central Coast. 

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and passionate Senior Social Worker level 3 to join the Ngaliya Ngara Aboriginal Family Service within the Aboriginal Health Equity Program. This specialist role provides advanced Social Work services to Aboriginal women, children and families, supporting improved health and wellbeing outcomes through culturally safe, trauma-informed and evidence-based practice.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

•   Provide advanced Social Work assessment, counselling, advocacy and support to Aboriginal parents, children and families experiencing complex psychosocial needs. 
•   Manage a complex clinical caseload while exercising a high level of professional autonomy, clinical reasoning and decision-making. 
•   Provide leadership, supervision, mentoring and support within the Aboriginal Health Equity Program and broader Social Work network. 
•   Partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver coordinated, culturally responsive and family-centered care. 
•   Lead and contribute to service development, quality improvement, education, research and workforce capability initiatives.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description 

About You
We're looking for someone who:

•   Holds a Bachelor degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). 
•   Has extensive experience providing psychosocial assessment, therapeutic counselling and support to parents, children and families with complex needs. 
•   Has demonstrated ability to manage a complex caseload autonomously, applying advanced clinical reasoning and professional judgement. 
•   Experience in leadership, clinical supervision, stakeholder engagement and contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives. 
•   Has experience in working with aboriginal family's 
•   Is strongly commitment to culturally safe, trauma-informed and evidence-based practice, with current mandatory clearances including a Working With Children Check, National Criminal Record Check, NSW Driver License and vaccination compliance.

Additional Benefits
•    Work-life balance – Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.  
•    Financial benefits – Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
•    Health, & wellbeing – Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
•    Professional development – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.  
•    Cultural Supports: NAIDOC leave, access to cultural mentoring and supervision, networking with other Aboriginal staff and health professionals.

Need More Information?
For role-related queries, please contact: Lisa Hamilton
Phone: 02 4320 2698
Email: Lisa.Hamilton@health.nsw.gov.au  

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au 

Click here to find out more about applying for this position. 

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health  
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.  

Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.  

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