Violence Abuse and Neglect Navigator

Albury Wodonga Health; Albury City; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Comprehensive learning and growth

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

Albury Wodonga Health is seeking a Violence & Abuse Navigator to support DFV and SA responses across the organisation. The role emphasizes co-ordination of services, building staff capacity and providing education, with linkages across the community directorate and all areas of the health service.

The role requires a degree in a social science or health discipline with 5+ years postgraduate counselling experience and current professional registration where applicable.

Qualifications

• Degree in a social science or health related discipline with a minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience within counselling or social emotional interventions and the ability to hold registration with the relevant professional body.
• Knowledge and understanding of sensitive and complex issues affecting women's health policy and service delivery in the Victorian and NSW contexts.
• Knowledge and understanding of the family violence policy and service delivery environment in both Victoria and NSW.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services and referral pathways for victim survivors of Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) and Sexual Assault (SA) presenting to Albury Wodonga Health.
• Assist and support staff in identification and response to DFV & SA by building capacity, providing education and being available for secondary consultation.
• This role is based in the community directorate but links with all areas of the organisation.

Skills

Counselling experience

Education

Degree in social science or health related discipline

Job description

• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities
• Inclusive workplace culture

The Violence & Abuse Navigator will be a valued member of the Violence abuse and neglect team be responsible for effective co-ordination of services and referral pathways for victim survivors of Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) and Sexual Assault (SA) presenting to Albury Wodonga Health. This role will assist and support AWH staff in their identification and response to DFV & SA by building capacity, providing education and being available for secondary consultation. This position will be based in the community directorate but links with all areas of the organisation. We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.

1. A Degree in a social science or health related discipline (eg: Social Work, psychology, occupational therapy) with a minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience within counselling or social emotional interventions, and the ability to hold registration with your relevant disciplines professional body.

2. Knowledge and understanding of sensitive and complex issues affecting women's health policy and service delivery in the Victorian and NSW contexts.

3. Knowledge and understanding of the family violence policy and service delivery environment in both Victoria and NSW.

Employment Type: This is a fixed term position (June 30 2027) up to full-time FTE, howwever part-time would be considered.. There is potental for this positions to extend beyond June 30th 2027.

About the Role

Closing Date: 12/11/2026

• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities
• Inclusive workplace culture

The Violence & Abuse Navigator will be a valued member of the Violence abuse and neglect team be responsible for effective co-ordination of services and referral pathways for victim survivors of Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) and Sexual Assault (SA) presenting to Albury Wodonga Health. This role will assist and support AWH staff in their identification and response to DFV & SA by building capacity, providing education and being available for secondary consultation. This position will be based in the community directorate but links with all areas of the organisation. We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.

1. A Degree in a social science or health related discipline (eg: Social Work, psychology, occupational therapy) with a minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience within counselling or social emotional interventions, and the ability to hold registration with your relevant disciplines professional body.

2. Knowledge and understanding of sensitive and complex issues affecting women's health policy and service delivery in the Victorian and NSW contexts.

3. Knowledge and understanding of the family violence policy and service delivery environment in both Victoria and NSW.

Employment Type: This is a fixed term position (June 30 2027) up to full-time FTE, howwever part-time would be considered.. There is potental for this positions to extend beyond June 30th 2027.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

Thinking about a tree-change?

AWH has partnered with The Welcome Experience to support your move. This free service is designed to help essential workers and their families who are considering a move to Albury / Wodonga.

We know how rewarding life and work in regional Australia can be, and we want to make the transition as smooth as possible. The Welcome Experience team can guide you through the process and connect you with the information and support you need. This program is only available to employees relocating to the cities of Albury and Wodonga.

To learn more or register, visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.