Job Description

About the Role:

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:

- Health Promotion Practitioner Grade 3, Year 1 (MI59) – Grade 3, Year 4 (MI63)
- 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

If this sounds like you, or if you require more information, please click here to view the position description.

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:

- Trauma transformative practice
- 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 career development
- Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
- Convenient location & close to public transport
- Staff immunisation drives
- 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
- Unlimited access 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:

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly

For more information about this position please contact Fran Hardcastle, Workforce and Service Development Lead via ph: OR email: (email protected)

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a po

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