October 23, 2024

Western NSW Local Health District

Dubbo

PART TIME & OTHER

Child Wellbeing Unit Assessment Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 30 June 2025) Job Share Considered
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $53.53 - $55.65 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 33
Applications Close: 5 November 2024 – 11:59pm

Child Wellbeing Unit Aboriginal Consultant Officer
Service Delivery Directorate

About the role
As a CWU Assessment Officer, you will be joining a team of Child Protection and Wellbeing experts who conduct Child Protection and Wellbeing risk appraisals as well as assist and advise NSW Health workers to respond to vulnerable children, young people and families they come into contact with during their work. The Child Wellbeing Unit aims to support families early to prevent escalation into the statutory system.

The Western Child Wellbeing Unit receives telephone calls and e-reports from health workers in the geographical area of the local health districts of Western Sydney, Southwestern Sydney, Nepean Blue Mountains, Sydney across the LGAs of Burwood and Canterbury, Western NSW and Far West, as well as staff from The Children’s Hospital Westmead.
The Western Child Wellbeing Unit is located in Dubbo’s CBD.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To apply for this role:

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Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login

Upload your current resume

Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Mandy Shepherd, Manager Child Wellbeing Unit on 0457 101 480 or at Mandy.Shepherd@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977– only suitably qualified Aboriginal people are eligible for this position and are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).

Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.