Health Clinician - Joint Child Protection Response Program - Incentives Offered
Pay Competitive
Location Tamworth/England
Employment type Full-Time
Job Description
Req#: 208269
There’s never been a better time to join Hunter New England Local Health District! This vacancy is eligible for a NSW Health Rural Health Incentive package of up to $5000 per year in addition to award entitlements (paid on a pro-rata basis for part time employees). Apply now and negotiate an incentive package that works for you and your family!
Remuneration: $71,240 - $108,612 per annum + super + salary packaging + Rural Health Incentives
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 3, Psychologist
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ407967
Applications close: 2nd July 2023
Health Clinician - Joint Child Protection Response Program
Tamworth Community Health Service
This is a Level 3 position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 3 applicants, applications from Level 2 will be considered. The selection criteria reflects the requirements for a Level 3 applicant. Responses from Level 2 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards Level 3. The expected performance of the incumbent will be commensurate with his/her years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for Level 3.
About the Role:
o Work as part of the Tamworth Joint Child Protection Response Program (JCPRP) Health Team for HNELHD in partnership with, NSW Police Child Abuse Unit (CAU) and Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) in undertaking a joint response to serious child protection matters.
o You will have access to immediate support and leadership from level 5 senior health clinicians; and obtain monthly clinical supervision and clinical review.
Where you'll be working:
o The Health response team sits within the Tamworth Child and Family Allied Health Team, Tamworth Community Health Service.
o You will receive high quality orientation to the role and receive professional development through NSW Health Education Centre Against Violence (ECAV).
o You will also receive clinical leadership from the HNELHD Violence Abuse and Neglect stream.
o Tamworth, with a population of 60,000 is a modern progressive city set in a picturesque backdrop of tree covered mountains.
o It is a family friendly city, offering a broad range of experiences from sport and lifestyle, art and culture, music and entertainment, cafes and restaurants and weekend adventures.
o Tamworth is located about halfway between Sydney and Brisbane, providing ease of access with 6 daily flights.
Benefits:
o Rural Health Incentives up to $5k per year
o Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
o Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
o Superannuation contributions 10.5%
o Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
o Fitness Passport
o Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Requirements:
o Applicants must be female - under Section 31 (2) (h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
o Tertiary qualification in Social Work, and registration or eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers OR tertiary qualification in Psychology and have general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia; OR tertiary qualification in a health discipline deemed appropriate by the employer.
o Eligibility to drive in NSW.
Additional information:
o An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Jodie Peace on Jodie.Peace@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2022_030). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website: is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp .
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The New South Wales Ministry of Health, branded NSW Health, is a ministerial department of the New South Wales Government.
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