AddressCompany description:
Department of Communities and Justice
Job description:
- Temporary 12 months (35 hrs per week)
- Location: Lidcombe - on site 5 days per week.
- Departmental Professional Officer II base salary ($98,941 - $109,194), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
Your role
The Coronial Information and Support Program (CISP) is located at the NSW State Coroner's Office and provides services for the whole of New South Wales. CISP is designed to provide information and support to families where a death has been reported to the Coroner and to facilitate communication between the Coroner and persons who have contact with the coronial jurisdiction.
What you'll do
The Coronial Information and Support Program Officer is responsible for working in partnership with the Coordinator and other staff of the Coronial Information and Support Program (CISP)
Provide information and support to persons affected by deaths reported to the Coroner in New South Wales;
Facilitate communication between the Coroner and persons who have contact with the coronial jurisdiction; and
Provide short term Support and debriefing to staff employed within the coronial jurisdiction.
This is not a hybrid work arrangement and the position requires to be on site at Lidcombe.
What we're looking for
- Providing accurate and timely information, Support and guidance for clients throughout the coronial process.
- Providing appropriate referrals for clients to address additional counselling, legal and other support needs.
- Promoting professional wellbeing by providing accurate and timely information, Support and guidance for Coroners Court staff.
- Liaising with key stakeholders including the Department of Health, NSW Police Force, legal professionals and non-Government service providers.
- Promoting awareness and understanding about coronial processes by contributing to professional and community education forums.
- Contributing to efficiency activities within the Coroner's Court context, including system improvement to better address the needs of clients.
Download the role description.
What you need
Tertiary qualifications in social work and post-admission professional experience in working with and providing support to bereaved families.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, public sector policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to the role.
Persons seeking to work at the Coroners Court need to be compassionate and empathetic and have a high level of personal resilience as the role involves exposure to sensitive and graphic content, including images, photographs and discussions relating to violence, death and/or homicide matters.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. It's work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages), a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) on how you meet the requirements for the role and address the below targeted questions in the space provided.
- Describe a scenario in which you have had to convey difficult or upsetting information to a client.
- Give an example of a situation where you have worked collaboratively in difficult circumstances to solve a problem.
Applications close: 10.59pm AEST Sunday 2 June, 2024
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ Contact Amy Vincent-Pennisi on 02 8584 7***or email ***************@justice.nsw.gov.au
If you've got a question about applying or require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call Alexandra Kantarelis on 0436 521 *** or email ***************@dcj.nsw.gov.au
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit our careers site.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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