Violence, Abuse and Neglect Response Worker (Social Worker/Psychologist)
Make a real difference in the lives of people impacted by domestic and sexual violence.
Join our team as a VAN Response Worker, delivering trauma-informed crisis support and coordinated care across the Murrumbidgee Local Health District.
Our benefits:
A collaborative, teams-based multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
Engaging and intellectually stimulating work
A team that is inclusive, respectful, and values the diverse communities it serves
A position dedicated to empowering others to achieve their goals
Salary packaging, novated leasing, and Health and Wellbeing Support
Requisition:
REQ******
Employment type:
Permanent Part Time
Position classification:
Counsellor, Social Worker, Psychologist, Sexual Assault Worker
Renumeration:
$74,****** - $108,****** per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week:
13
Location:
Griffith Community Health
What you'll be doing:
As a Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Response Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting individuals impacted by domestic and sexual violence.
This position focuses on delivering trauma-informed crisis intervention, ongoing counselling, and case coordination to ensure clients receive the care they need, when they need it.
You'll work collaboratively with health professionals, NSW Police, and community agencies to advocate for client safety and wellbeing.
Your responsibilities include participating in Domestic Violence Safety Action Meetings, providing outreach services,



and contributing to after-hours crisis response.
This is a dynamic role where you'll combine clinical expertise with strong communication and liaison skills to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable people across the Murrumbidgee Local Health District.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
Being a person of female gender is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31H of the Anti-discrimination Act.
Relevant qualification (as per position description listed classifications)
Registration with accredited professional body
Knowledge of evidence-informed and culturally appropriate interventions for vulnerable populations, including trauma.
Solid interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
More information:
1) Download the
Position Description
2) Find out more about
applying for this position
.
For role related queries or questions contact Jully-Anne Ndlovu Ntini, Manager Priority Populations Program on ************ or
******
for a confidential chat.
Applications close:
12 March ****
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases.
The full list of requirements are outlined in
the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11)
.
You will be required to complete the
OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form
and
TB Assessment Tool
during the recruitment process.
Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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