Social Worker

4 weeks ago


Shire of Central Goldfields, Australia Women's and Children's Health Network Full time

Job no: 889217
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Mental Health

  • Women's and Children's Health Network, Health and Recovery, Trauma Safety Services (HaRTSS) – Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service – North Adelaide 5006
  • Salary - Classification - AHP2 - Allied Health Professional L2 - $88,255 to $102,240
  • Full time – Temporary for 6 months (up to June 30, 2025)

About the Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service as a Social Worker in a Full time, temporary role up to 30 June 2025.

In this role you will be responsible for the effective delivery of therapeutic support to people of all genders, 16 years and over, who have been subjected to a rape or sexual assault. This includes:

  • Providing comprehensive one to one therapeutic counselling.
  • Contributing to and supporting a range of research initiatives and projects.
  • Providing education and training programs.
  • Contributing to the development of service goals and strategies.

About you:

  • If you have the qualification of a Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) (overseas qualifications must supply the AASW Overseas Assessment number).

And have:

  • Demonstrated experience providing crisis interventions and trauma care.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively and contribute towards a cohesive team culture.
  • Demonstrated capacity to provide crisis and long-term counselling.
  • Feminist and human rights frameworks for understanding and responding to sexual violence and complex trauma, including intimate partner violence, childhood sexual abuse, rape and sexual assault.
  • A high level of written and oral communication skills including proven ability to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

What WCHN Can Offer You

  • Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.
  • Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year.
  • Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
  • Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
  • Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.

About Us

The Women's and Children's Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services for women and children. We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation in patient care.

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Special Conditions:

To find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please click on the attached role description.

Application Instructions

You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current résumé/curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.

Other Important Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries

Kate Travers – Team Co-ordinator – Phone: 1800 817421 Email: kate.travers@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Sunday 12th January 2025 - 11:55pm

Useful Links

AHP2 - Adult Team Social Worker - Role Description - 889217.pdf

Advertised: 18 Dec 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 12 Jan 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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