Employment Type
: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification
: Health Clinician Lvl 3 (Art Terapist lvl 3, Counsellor Lvl 3, Play Therapist Lvl 3, Psychologist, Sexual Assault Worker Lvl 3, Social Worker Lvl 3, Welfare Off Lvl 3)
Remuneration
: *************** full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week
: 28 (Wed/Thurs/Fri)
Requisition ID
: REQ******
Location
: Liverpool
Applications Close
: Midnight on 11 April ****
For role related queries or questions contact:
Erin Brazenall on ******
At the
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home.
Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
What you'll be doing
To fulfil the Health team responsibilities to the Joint Referral Unit (JRU) Management Team comprising of Health, Police & DCJ in terms of the sourcing, requests and follow up of relevant health information required for assessment against the Joint Child Protection Response Program (JCPRP) criteria.
To fulfil the functions of the JRU Health Team to ensure timeliness of the provision & distribution of information to health services across NSW occur and meet the requirements of interagency collaborative work.
To complete special tasks and projects as required by NSW Health or the JRU agency partners.




Demonstrated understanding of the relevant NSW Child Protection policies and clinical skills in relation to the assessment of the needs of children and families who have experienced sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect
Demonstrated understanding of the NSW Health Services roles and responsibilities for the provision of crisis, medical, therapeutic and treatment services.
Demonstrated understanding of NSW Health Specialist VAN Services including their management, service delivery and staffing issues.
Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse range of tasks, work under pressure and work within an interagency context.
Demonstrated effectiveness in undertaking consultation processes with a variety of agencies with good written and verbal communication skills
Appropriate tertiary qualifications and professional experience relevant to this position.
Child Protected Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health's commitment to
the Child Safe Standards.
We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care.




All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Prospect Employer
that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent
NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the
Office of the Children's Guardian.
Where required
, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the
Department of Education
or
relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List
may be created for future permanent and temporary part time vacancies
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families.
For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool,
Stepping Up
to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at
******
For technical support please contact ************

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