Aboriginal Clinical Advisor Safe Wayz Program
Please note that throughout the recruitment process you will be assessed with the following:
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti- Discrimination Act 1997.
- High level of knowledge of Aboriginal disadvantage and impacts on child safety, families and PHSB of children who are under the age of criminal responsibility.
- Demonstrated ability to work in culturally safe ways particularly in relation to Aboriginal workforce, children, families.
- Demonstrated expertise in child protection policy and procedure as it relates to domestic and family violence, PHSB and sexual abuse; understanding of the legislative context for child protection and intent of the reforms arising from various commissions of enquiry related to problematic and harmful sexual behaviour of children and how this relates to NSW Health policy and service provision.
- Experience in planning, management and leadership of health services or therapeutic teams and providing cultural supervision and training to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal clinicians or related workforce.
- Experience in providing high level strategic advice to health services, related entities and/or government regarding the safety of children, operation of therapeutic services demonstrating specialist knowledge of subject content and delivering solutions, strategic plans and options for health services.
- Experience working with children who have experienced trauma including therapeutic intervention to their families, carers and other agencies involved in their care
- A degree in a relevant field (Psychology, Social Work, Counselling), or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience
As part of your application please address the following targeted questions:
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti- Discrimination Act 1997.
- Please tell us about your experience in working with Aboriginal children and families?
- Describe how you have developed or delivered a program into community and how you engaged with the local Aboriginal community throughout the process?
- A degree in a relevant field (Psychology, Social Work, Counselling), or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2022_030 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA).
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Jill Morris on Jill.Morris@health.nsw.gov.au
For role related queries or questions contact Dale Tolliday on dale.tolliday@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 11/08/2024
