Child Wellbeing Unit Assessment Officer

To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria

1. Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (pursuant to Section 14 (d) of the Anti-discrimination Act 1977.
2. Tertiary qualifications in a clinical discipline, for example, social work, social science or psychology.
3. Substantial legislative and policy knowledge in relation to child protection and wellbeing.
4. Substantial experience in a child protection role in a complex organisation.
5. Ability to apply advanced problem solving and analytical skills in relation to child protection and wellbeing risk appraisal and decision making.
6. High level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including sound ability with questioning, coaching, negotiation, conflict resolution, team collaboration and developing professional relationships within and across agencies.
7. Knowledge of New South Wales Health Services, support, referral and resource options for vulnerable children, young people and families.
8. Proficient in the use of information and communication technology programs, for tasks such as word processing, data entry, emailing, presentations, internet searches, web based applications, reporting; and ability to readily learn new systems.

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• For role related queries or questions contact Mandy Shepherd on Mandy.Shepherd@health.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6881 4101 or 0457 101 480

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

If you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2018_009. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.

Merit Selection

NSW Health follows a merit-based recruitment and selection process per Policy Directive PD2017_040. To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. For guidance with the application process, please visit: http://bit.ly/WNSWLHDApplicationSupport. 

Stepping Up – Close the Gap
The Stepping Up website aims to assist Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/WNSWLHDSteppingUp. 

Working Visas
Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable applicant for permanent appointment is identified.

Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list may be created from which these suitable candidates may be chosen and directly offered employment in other similar roles (permanent and temporary) in the near future.

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