Domestic and Family Violence and Sexual Assault Service Counsellor

Are you a Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist or Social Worker, with experience supporting people who have been impacted by violence? Do you have counselling skills and are someone who likes to take innovative approaches to complex situations? Are you passionate about supporting people throughout their healing journey?

$78,595 - $128,653 Pro Rata + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part Time 28 hours per week| Social Worker Level 3/Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist | Warilla Community Health Centre | REQ519781 | Advertising Closes 3 October 2024

This is a temporary leave relief position until 1 October 2025 with the possibility of extension.

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

Then you could be the perfect person to join the ISLHD Domestic Family Violence and Sexual Assault Service (DFVSAS) located on the lands of the Dharawal and Yuin nations. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone to join the busy and dynamic DFVSAS team. This position is part of a team of counsellors, providing assessments, crisis and ongoing counselling to adults who have experienced domestic violence, and children and adults who have experienced sexual assault. Our ideal candidate will:
-Have knowledge and understanding of working with children who have experienced sexual assault and/or with children under 10 with problematic and/or harmful sexualised behaviour
-Have knowledge and understanding of the impacts of trauma on the brain and body
-Understands the impact of colonisation, patriarchy and other social political systems that have impacted Indigenous Australian experience of violence and abuse
-Have the ability to provide clinical and cultural supervision, professional development and education

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description

A little about us.

ISLHD operate four hospital sites on Dharawal Country in the Illawarra: Coledale Hospital, Bulli Hospital, Wollongong Hospital and Shellharbour Hospital.

With the ocean to the east and the escarpment to the west, there are also many benefits of living and working in the Illawarra. The contrast between mountains and beach gives the South Coast its own special charm. Life is lived at a slower pace, with mornings spent exploring cafes, eateries or food markets, and afternoons spent at the beach, on bushwalks or at one of many world-class wineries.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

· Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

· Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay

· Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

· Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

· Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information.

· Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the selection criteria found in the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the three questions within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

· Full registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist or a Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW); including the ability to demonstrate a practical application of the Psychology/AASW Code of Ethics.

· Working With Children Check (WWCC)

· NSW Drivers Licence

· Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Need more information or help applying?

· Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

· Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

· Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

· For role-related queries or help applying, contact Fiona Magee at Fiona.Magee@health.nsw.gov.au

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Location: Mangerton, AU

Posted Date: 10/1/2024