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Form of workPosition Classification: Aboriginal Health Clinician - Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Level 2, Social Worker Level 2, Welfare Officer Level 2
Remuneration: $60,398 - $87,301 per annum, dependent on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ467788
Provide and coordinate therapeutic interventions to whole families where child protection concerns have been identified along with a co-existing drug and/or alcohol and/or mental health problem.
Enhance service efficacy for Aboriginal families by building cultural awareness and competence amongst the broader team.
If you have:
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997
- A degree in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and work experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and sensitivity to the needs of families under stress, particularly related to their mental health and/or drug and alcohol health issues
- Demonstrated knowledge of NSW Mental Health Act 2007 and commitment to Northern NSW Local Health District's (NNSWLHD) Closing the Gap initiatives of providing accessible and responsive mental health/drug and alcohol services
- Demonstrated experience in working with, and an understanding of the dynamics of intra-familial child abuse and neglect and the contemporary principles of family focused integrated treatment, including safety planning and risk assessment
We can offer you:
- Flexible and supportive work environment
- Diverse career pathways
- Professional and personal development
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
- Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
- The opportunity to make a difference!
Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
- To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information please see www.border.gov.au
- You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.
Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti- Discrimination Act 1977. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information please see www.border.gov.au
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For role related queries or questions contact Binti Jones on ***********@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 25 February 2024
