About the role

This role will be primarily responsible for leading and facilitating a flexible program of domestic and family violence (DFV) education to frontline health workers and clinicians across services and clinical units in the West Moreton Health Service (WMHS). The role will develop collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders, and the DFV sector to best facilitate the development of the training components of service delivery. Professional autonomy and experience will be an expectation of the role, as well an understanding of training delivery and facilitation.

All WMHS Social Work staff are required to participate in the Ipswich Hospital Social Work on call roster. This position will be required to work weekend hours.

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link – Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives )

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Apply high level knowledge and skills in contemporary Social Work practice, and DFV expertise to deliver training and education aligned to the DFV Specialist health workforce program and non-routine, clinical duties including rapid clinical assessments and intervention planning for individuals and families experiencing DFV.
• Knowledge in the areas of Domestic and Family Violence and Health legislation to inform integrated responses with appropriate safeguards, development of training and work practices and reporting on enhanced clinical outocmes for those most at risk of experiencing DFV.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and manage own time to meet and provide high level DFV advice to senior staff, multidiciplinary teams and other stakeholders. Demonstrated initiative in the colloborative development of education and training programs and protocols that support the DFV reform program for the health workforce.
• Effective communication and service engagement skills to deliver DFV training, contribute to writing of procedures, briefs and reports. Developing and engaging in self-directed, professional development of self and supporting the orientation of others in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to self-development and clinical supervision skills for social workers and students to enhance care delivery, and assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of quality and service improvement and or colloborative research activities that enhance the delivery of DFV services relevant to the DFV Specialist Health Workforce Program.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16(PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf ) 

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.