Aboriginal Consultant Officer - Child Wellbeing Unit
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 30 June 2025) Job Share Considered
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $106,142.00 - $110,349.42 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 5 November 2024 – 11:59pm
Child Wellbeing Unit Aboriginal Consultant Officer
Service Delivery Directorate
About the role
As a CWU Aboriginal Consultant Officer, you will be joining a team of Child Protection and Child Wellbeing experts who conduct Child Protection and Wellbeing risk appraisals and aim to support families early, to prevent escalation into the statutory system.
You will be: providing specialised cultural consultancy advice that promotes and advocates Aboriginal community engagement for the coordination of integrated services for Aboriginal families and children across Health and community Services.
Assisting and advising NSW Health workers how to respond to vulnerable children, young people and families that they come into contact with during their work.
The Western Child Wellbeing Unit receives telephone calls and e-reports from health workers in the geographical area of the local health districts of Western Sydney, South Western Sydney, Nepean Blue Mountains, Sydney across the LGAs of Burwood and Canterbury, Western NSW and Far West, as well as staff from The Children’s Hospital Westmead.
The Western Child Wellbeing Unit is located in Dubbo’s CBD.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Mandy Shepherd, Manager Child Wellbeing Unit on 0457 101 480 or at Mandy.Shepherd@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977– only suitably qualified Aboriginal people are eligible for this position and are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
