CCLHD - Aboriginal Clinical Lead - Safe Wayz/Sexual Assault

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, full-time and part-time positions.  We are only considering applications from candidates with valid work rights. 

Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti Discrimination Act 1977.

Are you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of Aboriginal people living on the Central Coast?   Central Coast Local Health District has an exciting role for an Aboriginal Clinical Lead within our Safe Wayz/Sexual Harm unit.

This is a maternity relief position and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, this contract of employment will cease with two weeks notice. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency.

About You 

• You are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander,
• You have a Bachelor Degree in a health related field such as Social Work, Counselling or Psychology or Completed ECAV qualification pathway – Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services (Interpersonal Trauma).
• You have demonstrated ability to work as part of a small therapeutic team, managing and responding to complex/stressful situations.

Where You’ll Be Working

The Aboriginal Clinical Lead - Safe Wayz/Sexual Harm position is based in Gosford, working Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm.

The position will form part of the clinical leadership team within the program. This position will be integrated into the District’s Sexual Harm and Safety Service, within the Violence Abuse and Neglect (VAN) service stream and will coordinate an integrated response for children under the age of criminal responsibility (currently 10 years in NSW) with problematic or harmful sexual behaviours (PHSB).  

Safe Wayz and Sexual Harm adopts a strength-based, family- focused and culturally centred trauma-informed approach to working with children and families to help prevent behaviours from escalating. There is a State-wide clinical network, that will provide clinical and cultural connections, and support in undertaking this work, in addition to cultural and clinical supervision, support and training provided locally.

This position will coordinate primary prevention initiatives, provide early support for children and families to address behaviours when they are first identified, and coordinate pathways into specialist counselling services for children and families who need them. The position will hold a clinical case load balanced with community engagement activities and coordinating cultural consultation to support non-Aboriginal clinicians working with Aboriginal children and families to facilitate integrated and trauma informed care that is holistic and seamless.

This position will actively support their team to be innovative, culturally safe and evidence based to develop and deliver effective and sound interventions that operationalise the NSW Health Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) Framework, Service Standards and relevant Policy and Procedures.  This position will have a professional development plan in place that will provide the opportunity for work-based development which allows for progression through the Award levels in accordance with the position holder’s skill acquisition and qualifications.

What We Offer 

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
• Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
• Social Club.
• Network and provide/receive support with other Aboriginal staff within CCLHD
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Child Safe Standard Commitment

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes.  The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Our Commitment To Diversity and Inclusion

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.

The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.   
For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx

Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook.  However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

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