Aboriginal Trauma Clinician - Adult Survivors Program

Selection Criteria

1. This is an identified Aboriginal position. (An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 NSW). Relevant qualification in Bachelor of Social Work which provides eligibility for membership to Australian Association of Social Workers or Degree in Psychology with full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia or Education Centre Against Violence (ECAV) Aboriginal Pathway Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal Specialist Trauma Counselling.
2. Demonstrated ability to provide culturally informed trauma counselling and care coordination within a violence, abuse and neglect setting.
3. Demonstrated high level understanding of the inter-related dynamics and effects of child sexual assault and the long term impact on adults and the impact of intergenerational trauma for families, and community.
4. Demonstrated ability to effectively work with Aboriginal communities and commitment to addressing Aboriginal health and community needs.
5. Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated capacity to work in partnership with others.
6. Demonstrated experience in participation and/or provision of clinical and cultural supervision appropriate with level of experience.
7. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional development.
8. Current NSW drivers licence or willingness to travel across the District as required.

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For role related queries or questions, please contact Leannie Tjong via email at Leannie.Tjong@health.nsw.gov.au or on 0407 600 239

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Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-PaCH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. 

Information for applicants

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have a Aboriginal Workforce team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.