• Flexible rostering across a 24/7 on call roster, with a minimum of two shifts per month.
• Access to case management support and debriefing as required.
• Empowering survivors with crisis support, advocacy & forensic assistance!
  IVPRS leads violence prevention, crisis counselling & medical support for sexual assault, domestic violence & child protection in Western Sydney.
  Employment Type: Casual
  Position Classification: Counsellor Level 3, Psychologist, Sexual Assault Worker Level 3, Social Worker Level 3

Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications

• Counsellor, Sexual Assault Worker &Social Worker Level 3 - $55.68 – $58.52 per hour
• Psychologist - $39.01 - $57.10 per hour

Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown Hospital

BEING FEMALE IS A GENUINE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION FOR THIS POSITION AS DESCRIBED UNDER SECTION 31 OF THE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION ACT, 1977 (NSW).

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for casual employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

IVPRS acknowledges and respects the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that supports and promotes cultural safety, diversity and inclusion.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL OFFER YOU:

• An exciting opportunity to work in a trauma and violence informed, supportive and integrated service.
• Flexible rostering (evenings and public holidays) across a 24/7 on call roster, with a minimum of two shifts per month.
• Access to case management support and debriefing as required.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
• Access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services via the Fitness Passport for staff and immediate family members.
  The Integrated Violence Prevention & Response Service (IVPRS) is responsible for strategic leadership, clinical service provision and capacity building for the portfolio areas of sexual assault, domestic violence and child protection.

IVPRS are responsible for ensuring 24hr crisis counselling and medical services to people in Western Sydney who have been recently sexually assaulted. The after-hours service is based at Blacktown Hospital. The after-hours sexual assault counsellor has three key roles;

• To provide crisis counselling and advocacy for victims of sexual assault.
• To support and provide information to victims of sexual assault and their family members/friends.
• To work closely with the Forensic Medical Unit and Police to facilitate medical/forensic examination.