Female Sexual Assault On-Call Counsellor (Sexual Assault Worker, Social Worker Level 1/2 or Psychologist)
Position Classification: Sexual Assault Worker, Social Worker Level 1/2 or Psychologist
Requisition ID: REQ532310
About the Opportunity
In this role, you will be expected to be available and respond immediately to all contacts whilst rostered on-call for the Sexual Assault Counselling Service SLHD including attendance at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital within 1 hour of being called in. You will be responsible for providing thorough after hours crisis assessment and intervention to adults and young people aged 14 years and older who have been recently sexually assaulted within the context of a joint response with the Sexual Assault Medical Service.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Degree in Social Work/Psychology or a Bachelor Degree in a Health related field with an emphasis on human behaviour, psychosocial development and counselling. Full registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or eligibility for membership with the AASW.
- Availability for regular participation in the Sexual Assault Counselling Service after hours on-call roster and capacity to be at the RPA hospital within 1 hour of being called in.
Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Benefits and Perks!
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging up to $9,009, Novated Car Leasing, meal entertainment allowance up to $2,650. For more information, please visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualification and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Health & Wellbeing: discounted Fitness Passport, free nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals, access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families and yearly flu shots etc.
For more information about the benefits, please visit Benefits at SLHD.
Working for Sydney Local Health District – NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For enquiries, please contact Amy Eldridge on (02) 9515 9040 or via email at Amy.Eldridge1@health.nsw.gov.au.
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Applications Close: Sunday 24 November 2024
