Sexual Assault Coordinator - Wagga Wagga

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dependent on qualifications and experience
Remuneration: $105,553.00 - $142,133.00 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ471712
Applications Close: 20 March 2024
Vaccination Category: A  

*Female Applicants only*

Outstanding Experience. Infinite Opportunities.

Here in the Riverina, we treasure your skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town.

We’ve prepared oodles of goodies to help you move and settle in, including:

• Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses! Take advantage of novated leasing a new car!
• Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerations
• Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family
• Free confidential counselling services for you and your family

Craving a fresh start somewhere new and actually interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from state-of-the-art hospital that will remind you of the city, to small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured and you’ll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope.

And don’t worry - there are already oodles of young people here to welcome you: at work, in local clubs, at the pub, and down at the river!

There’s heaps to show your family when they come to visit, which is a breeze - you’ll be central to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. (You can always pop home for the weekend on a quick flight if you find a break in your social calendar!)

Want to know more about the community of Wagga Wagga? Visit us here.

About Your Role

To lead and Coordinate the provision of high quality clinical services to people in Murrumbidgee Local Health District who have experienced Sexual Assault and more broadly violence, abuse and neglect. With a key focus on the VAN crisis oncall 24/7 service responding to Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Child Physical Abuse and Neglect.

To lead the development and provision of VAN integration in line with NSW Health IPARVAN. Focusing on the collaboration with PPP services and also broader health services such as MH to ensure the implementation of the 24/7 VAN oncall service to include Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Child Physical Abuse and Neglect. 

To lead the local development and provision of Sexual Assault and VAN oncall services, including localised policy and procedures, in line with NSW Health Responding to Sexual Assault (Adult and Child) Policies and Procedures.

To work collaboratively with the Sexual Assault Clinical Lead, Forensic Medical Lead, MLHD Counselling Clinical Lead, JCPRP Coordinator, Child Protection Counselling Service Clinical Lead and Priority Populations Program in the implementation and development of policy and strategic direction and in responding to the needs for the PPP services within the District. 

*Being a person of female gender is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31H of the Anti-discrimination Act.

Learn more about the role and requirements here.

Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD

Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.

Go on, you’ve earned a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staff and patient programs - all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Katie Lynch-Ridley, District Clinical Leader, Sexual Assault Counselling Services on 02 6938 6*** or ***************@health.nsw.gov.au now for a confidential chat.

New applicants must have completed the COVID-19 Primary vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate. Should a medical contraindication certificate be provided, ongoing employment post certificate expiry is conditional to meeting COVID-19 vaccination requirements. 

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

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