Female Sexual Assault Worker (Lvl 4) - Team Leader - Temp FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ596804 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week up until August 2026
Location: Health Services Building Liverpool
Position Classification: Sexual Assault Worker Level 4
Remuneration: $2,331.57 - $2,388.08 per week
Requisition ID: REQ596804
Application Close Date: 17/08/2025
Interview Date Range: 20/08/2025 – 27/08/2025
Contact Details: Deborah Allan – 0407 957 455 | Debbie.allan@health.nsw.gov.au
Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced professional who is deeply committed to supporting individuals affected by sexual violence. As a Level 4 Sexual Assault Worker, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and delivering trauma-informed, client-centred care.
In this senior team position, your leadership will be key to providing high-quality crisis intervention and comprehensive follow-up psychosocial support.
You will be part of a dedicated and highly skilled team that champions social justice, embraces cultural inclusivity and promotes safe and respectful relationships.
What You'll be Doing
The position is primarily responsible for the management and leadership of a team of sexual assault intake workers with a Violence and Neglect Framework. The team leader is responsible for the review of systems and practices, ensuring the delivery of high quality clinical intake service. This will be achieved through the use of Trauma Informed Practices, focusing on optimal health outcomes that are consistent with SWSLHD policies and procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. The team leader will participate in professional development, clinical supervision, teaching, consultation, quality activities and other relevant departmental administrative duties.
Staying Safe in Community Directorate staff work within a trauma informed framework with an understanding of and responsiveness to the impact of trauma on children, young people and their families. The position will ensure that services are provided in a manner that is welcoming, safe and appropriate for all, including individuals, families and communities who have experienced trauma. By adopting a trauma-informed and family sensitive approach, health services can play a key part in identifying and meeting the needs of children, young people, individuals, families and communities who are vulnerable.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.
These services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, acute and post-acute treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations, offering specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities.
With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.
The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Bachelor degree in Health related field with an emphasis on human behaviour, psychosocial development and counselling.
- Proven ability to manage a team of workers and lead. Work independently, collaboratively as part of a team and build and maintain partnerships with local agencies with local agencies with high level communication skills.
- Demonstrated extensive experience and skill, providing therapeutic interventions to children, young people and adults affected by sexual assault as well as experience in working with people from culturally diverse backgrounds
- Evidence providing case management and administrative supervision and ability to develop and manage monthly rosters for the daytime rosters.
- Respond to and manage medicolegal requests.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
