VANS Senior Aboriginal Clinician

NSW Health; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging

Novated Leasing

Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO)

Fitness Passport and EAP

Isolation and Climate Allowance

Professional development with support

Country lifestyle

Job summary

NSW Health in Broken Hill is seeking a Health Manager Level 2 to lead therapeutic and casework services for adults and children who have been sexually assaulted, and their non-offending family members, within a multidisciplinary team.

The role supports cultural competence and trauma‑informed care, partners with the local sexual assault service, and sits within the Far West Local Health District, offering a supportive country lifestyle and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and female.
• Experience in trauma‑informed care or related settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic and casework services to adults and children who have been sexually assaulted, and their non‑offending family members.
• Work within a multidisciplinary health care team to meet patients' health and wellbeing needs.
• Partner with the local sexual assault service to enhance culturally sensitive communication with Aboriginal people.
• Contribute to culturally competent practice and trauma‑informed care within Violence Abuse and Neglect.

Skills

Aboriginal descent required

Female gender required

Job description

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration:$118,821 - $140,201 + Superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ697532
Location:Broken Hill

To apply for this position you must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (N.B. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW)and must be female (This is a genuine qualification under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977)

We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door!

Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.

Working within a strength based, family centred and culturally centred trauma informed approach, this role will provide therapeutic and casework services to adults and children who have been sexually assaulted, and their non-offending family members. As part of a multidisciplinary health care team, this role will provide quality services to patients /clients of NSW Health to meet their health and wellbeing needs.
The role will partner with the local sexual assault service to develop a deeper level of awareness and understanding of how to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal people who may engage with these specific services. Working towards cultural competence is a responsibility of all Violence Abuse and Neglect staff.

What is on offer

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Salary packaging (pay less tax!), enjoy up to $9k for living expenses, $2.6k for meals and entertainment
• Novated Leasing
• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
• Fitness Passport and EAP to maintain your health and wellbeing
• Isolation and Climate Allowance
• Professional development with support through advanced education & training to help you develop your career
• A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

About the Far West LHD

TheFar West Local Health Districtis one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community

Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.

In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

A true "Oasis in the Outback", Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.

With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.