This is a full time, fixed term position at 80 hours per fortnight (duration: 2 years) within the Support After Sexual Harm (SASH) Service at the RCH.
You will be responsible for leading workforce and organisational capacity-building initiatives in Victorian public schools to strengthen the prevention, identification, response and management of students using harmful sexual behaviours (HSB) in school settings.
Reporting to the SASH Workforce and Service Development Lead, you will provide education, consultation and capability development to support schools in implementing evidence-informed child safeguarding practices, enhancing staff confidence and competence, and promoting safe, inclusive and protective learning environments consistent with Victoria's Child Safe Standards
Classification for this position will range from:
Psychologist Grade 3, Year 1 to Year 4 (PL1 – PL4)
Social Worker Grade 3, Year 1 to Year 4 (SC31 – SC34)
Occupational Therapist Grade 3 Year 1 to Year 4 (VG3 – VG6)
Other relevant professional background
What you'll achieve:
Support schools to implement safeguarding practices that prioritise the safety, wellbeing, rights and participation of children
Development of resources, tools and supports that strengthen protective behaviours and student wellbeing
Build effective partnerships with schools, regional teams, child protection services, health services, community organisations and other key stakeholders to strengthen child safeguarding approaches
Your skills and experience:
Tertiary Qualification in relevant allied health/health promotion/education field
Previous experience working in a children and families/child protection or safeguarding organisation
Experience in leading others, mentoring or training
About the Department:
Support After Sexual Harm (SASH) at the RCH provides therapeutic interventions and support for children and their families, who have experienced sexual harm or engaged in harmful sexual behaviours.




SASH service delivery is underpinned by the following principles:
Child-centred family-focussed
Child Rights and justice.
Culture, identity and equity
Ecological and integrated
Partnerships and collaboration
SASH is a Member of Sexual Assault Services Victoria (SASVic) and is a team of clinicians with specialist skills and qualifications in working with children who have experienced sexual harm and engaged in harmful sexual behaviour and their families and communities.
SASH sits within the Allied and Digital Health Division at RCH.
What we offer:
Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum (and other additional salary-enhancing options!)
Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
Clinical Education Hub on-site to support continued training and professional development
Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
Convenient location & close to public transport
Special events
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities
Help when you need it most!
Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
Unlimitedaccess to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets (retail discounts & more)
Other requirements:




Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
Valid Working with Children Check
Compliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure
Application process:
For more information about this position please contact Fran Hardcastle, Workforce and Service Development Lead via ph: ********** OR email: ******
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.
We offerthe opportunity towork in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital.
Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption,andoffers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
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