Fertility Counsellor

Employment Type : Permanent Part Time; 32 hours per week
Position Classification : Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration : $56.68 - $58.52 per hour + annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID : REQ555508Sydney Local Health District is one of the top performing local health districts in New South Wales. It is made up of hospitals and health services delivered in various locations in the community and also in people's homes.
Our vision is excellence in health and healthcare for all
About the Role
You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. It is one of the nation's most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
The primary purpose of the role is to provide senior clinical leadership within Social Work service provision including optimisation of patient/client care delivery, as well as supporting the mentoring and development of staff including provision of supervision and direction to Level 1/2 staff and students on clinical placements in accordance with the award. The role will be based at Fertility Unit as a counsellor and will receive mentoring to become ANZICA accredited, if not already accredited.
Ideal Candidate
Currently holds a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation. Currently holds a valid NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable). Benefits and Perks
Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals. Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy.
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards .
For enquiries, please contact Scott Crehan on 0425 250 326 via email at
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Applications Close: 3 March 2025
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