Assessment Officer – Child Wellbeing Unit

Awabakal Country | Wallsend

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion. 

About your new job:

As an Assessment Officer with the Child Wellbeing Unit within Violence Abuse and Neglect (VAN) you will support health care professionals to identify child protection risks and plan responses to address risk and vulnerabilities. You will also appraise if a report is required to the Child Protection Helpline, help the health care professional to plan additional services an intervention, facilitate information exchange and liaise with other relevant agencies.

We provide a nurturing atmosphere where staff receive pertinent training opportunities, professional and clinical supervision, along with regular team gatherings and the chance to work closely with the team and share your knowledge and skills.

There will be opportunities to increase your work hours, opening up additional opportunities for professional growth.

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies. 

Where you’ll be working:

Located in Wallsend, our small yet highly effective team operates as a single unit, functioning seamlessly to fulfil our objectives and deliver exceptional service.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday are our preferred workdays, however we’re open to negotiation with the successful candidate. Additionally, we’re willing to discuss flexible work arrangements.

Benefits:

• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Superannuation contributions
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

About you:

You possess compassion and confidence in evaluating child protection risks and offering expert guidance. You thrive in teamwork, collaborating across teams, adeptly managing competing priorities in demanding environment.

Requirements:

Bachelor degree in the social sciences, social work, counselling or other relevant discipline (as a minimum), or equivalent APHRA registration where relevant, in line with Level 3 of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award.