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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Senior Health Education Officer
Remuneration: $87,101 - $115,662 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ341816
Location: Mount Druitt Hospital
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
What you'll be doing
The Senior Aboriginal Health Education Officer – Violence, Abuse & Neglect (VAN) is responsible for community development, health promotion, and community education in relation to sexual assault, domestic violence and child protection. The position will be based at the Aboriginal Health Hub and will work in partnership with Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Service (IVPRS) and other relevant services within WSLHD to ensure appropriate access to and delivery of culturally respectful and responsive programs to address intergenerational trauma and violence, abuse and neglect issues for the Aboriginal community in western Sydney.
The Senior Aboriginal Health Education Officer – VAN is a key position in establishing trust and building relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, and violence, abuse, and neglect services in WSLHD. They will play a vital part in navigating Aboriginal people through the IVPRS and other systems relating to violence, abuse and neglect.
The position will provide support, mentoring and leadership to (IVPRS) staff and other counselling / social work services across WSLHD around transgenerational trauma, social and emotional wellbeing for Aboriginal people in WSLHD and partner organisations. It will also contribute to all forms of health promotion and health service planning. The role will develop and maintain relationships with key service providers and community organisations.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. Please see essential criteria. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter ofyour application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.
Essential Criteria:
Qualification: Related qualifications in health sciences, social sciences, or related field
Evidence of Diversity claim: Confirmation of Aboriginality
Selection Criteria: * This is an identified Aboriginal Position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent, have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander cultures and have established links with their local Aboriginal community. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and exemption is claimed under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act1977, NSW.
- Qualifications in social sciences, health, or related field and experience in working in health service delivery to the Aboriginal community and / or violence, abuse and neglect services with Aboriginal communities
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, children, families and community in relation to intergenerational trauma and the impact of violence, abuse and neglect
- Demonstrated ability and / or experience in providing social support, linkage to services, group work,community education, and health promotion with the Aboriginal community
- Demonstrated experience to provide culturally responsive health services with individuals, families, children or communities who have experienced sexual assault, violence, abuse and neglect
- Demonstrated skills and experience in cultural supervision, mentoring and in leading services to develop and deliver culturally responsive trauma informed services to Aboriginal communities
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team with high-level organisational, written, and verbal communication skills and computer skills
- Current Drivers licence valid in NSW and the willingness and ability to travel
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For role related queries or questions contact Jo Fuller on Jo.Fuller@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 28th December 2022
