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Peninsula Health
Reference Number 27880
Position Title Family Violence Service Worker (Safety Contact)
Employment Status Limited Term Full Time
Location All Sites
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Peninsula Health provides public healthcare services to residents of the Mornington Peninsula.

Our hospitals and emergency departments are located at Frankston and Rosebud, and we provide a wide range of community health, dental, rehabilitation, mental health, palliative care ad aged care services from campuses at Frankston, Hastings, Mornington and Rosebud.

Person centred care is at the heart of everything we do, guided by our values of Services, Integrity, Compassion, Respect and Excellence.

For more information on Peninsula health please feel welcome to visit our website http://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a Family Violence Service Worker (Safety Contact) to work within the Family Violence Community Health team. This is a full time temporary position located in Frankston. Staff may be required to work across other Community Health sites to meet program needs.

Applications are sought from experienced counsellors who have an appropriate tertiary qualification. Knowledge of, and experience in, family violence is essential.

Benefits

Salary packaging benefits and a comprehensive clinical and non-clinical training and development program is available to all staff.

How to apply

To apply for this position via Seek, please click on 'Apply for this Position' which will re-direct you to our careers page.

From our Careers page, to apply or to continue with your application from Seek please click on 'Apply Now' and follow the below steps to finalise your application:

Existing Account Users:
1. Click 'Sign in' and follow the prompts to upload your Resume and Cover letter

New Account Users:
1. Click 'Register' to create an account
2. Once registered, click 'Sign in' in the top right hand corner
3. Type in the reference number (located at the top of the ad)
4. Re click 'Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to upload your Resume and Cover letter

If you experience any issues signing in or registering to our careers page, please feel welcome to contact our HR Hotline on 03 9784 2700.

If you have any questions specific to the positon you are applying for, please feel welcome to contact the hiring manager via the contact details below

Other Information

• Ensuring the health and safety of our patients, visitors and staff is at the heart of everything we do. As part of this commitment, all new members of our team must meet the immunisation requirements of their role prior to commencement.
• Peninsula Health is committed to providing positive employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
• Peninsula Health believes in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce where each person’s uniqueness is valued. Peninsula Health believes that by embracing the diverse life experiences and perspectives of our people, we will provide high-quality health care to all members of our community – regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, religion or sexual orientation.
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Selection Criteria Essential: Relevant qualification in Social Work, welfare studies, social sciences, community development or other relevant discipline
Essential: Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as member of a high-functioning multi-disciplinary team
Essential: Current Victorian drivers licence, Working with Children Check and a satisfactory police check
Essential: Familiarity with the key underpinning legislation including the Privacy Act, Health Records Act, Children, Youth and Family Act, Family Violence Act
Essential: Familiarity with the key recommendations of the Royal Commission into Family Violence.
Contact Person Mari Barry
Contact Number 0466350557
Closing Date 04/03/2021
Position Description Safety Contact Worker PD.pdf