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Social Worker

Family Planning Australia
  • Fixed Term, Full-time Position to June 2024
  • Newington, NSW Location
  • Base Full Time Salary: $92,681 - $112,033

All applications must consist of an up-to-date CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria. Written communication skills will specifically be assessed based on the quality of your cover letter.

About Family Planning NSW

Family Planning NSW (FPNSW) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW. As an independent not-for-profit organisation we offer expert clinical care, information and advice for everybody in every family as well as education and training and evidence-based research to support doctors, nurses and other professionals.

Family Planning NSW is committed to excellence in meeting the reproductive and sexual health needs of the community. We achieve this by providing best practice, accredited clinical services, enhancing the knowledge and skills of service providers, improving the body of knowledge about reproductive and sexual health through rigorous research and evaluation, and leading international development projects to promote the rights of marginalised people in developing countries.

Family Planning NSW is a pro-choice organisation and all staff within the organisation are expected to actively support this core value.

In accordance with NSW Health Orders, all staff employed by Family Planning NSW are required to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

Our Values

  • FPNSW is a pro-choice organisation
    • Staff are expected to fully support an individual’s right to choose regarding their pregnancy, whether that be parenting, adoption/foster care or abortion
    • As an abortion service provider, all staff at FPNSW are expected to actively participate in the provision of abortion services within the full scope of their role.
  • Must support the Family Planning NSW values:
  • Human rights focus - promoting the rights of all people to reproductive and sexual health
  • Integrity - maintaining a strong ethical base, being accountable and transparent
  • Inclusiveness - valuing and respecting diversity without judgment
  • Equity of access - ensuring access to our services for all including priority populations
  • Client centred - placing the needs of the whole person at the centre of our work
  • Commitment to excellence - ensuring high standards in all our work
  • A just culture – a balanced accountability for both individuals and the organisation

COVID Vaccination

  • In accordance with NSW Public Health Orders, all staff employed by Family Planning NSW are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director Integrated Health Services, the Social Worker is responsible for delivering professional and high-quality social work services to the clients of FPNSW. The Social Worker undertakes counselling, the dissemination of information, and facilitates referrals to appropriate health care providers under the principles of prevention and early intervention.

The Social Worker assesses and intervenes on a range of biopsychosocial concerns that arise in the reproductive and sexual health context, including pregnancy options. The Social Worker works with clinicians to support the implementation of the management of violence, abuse and neglect framework, including routine screening and responding to child protection concerns. The Social Worker is also responsible for advising on relevant policies, procedures, resources and training requirements, in line with relevant NSW Government policies.

In collaboration with the clinical leadership team, the Social Worker participates in the development and implementation of high quality and effective social work service models within Family Planning NSW (FPNSW) and works with peers to promote a multidisciplinary approach to service development across the organisation and support the successful achievement of the organisation’s objectives.

Selection Criteria

Essential

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications (i.e. Bachelor of Social work (4 year degree) minimum) including eligibility for membership with Australian Association of Social Work (see here)
  • Minimum 3 years clinical experience in women’s health, reproductive & sexual health, or other relevant field (e.g. community health) and approved to provide pregnancy options counselling services under Medicare
  • High level clinical social work skills and experience, including counselling and advocacy, in working with clients face to face and by telehealth
  • Proven ability to develop and implement continuous quality improvement processes and adhere to regulatory requirements
  • Demonstrated success in driving and implementing change in a multidisciplinary clinical setting
  • High level ability to manage competing demands and demonstrate flexibility in adapting effectively to change
  • High level interpersonal, negotiation, written and oral communication skills including advocacy, networking, policy development and report writing skills
  • Sound computer skills, including MS Office applications
  • Experience working with a diverse client base – this may include young people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally & linguistically diverse people and/or people with disability

Desirable

  • Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
  • Current unrestricted NSW Driver’s License
  • Strong leadership, supervision and mentoring skills

Other Requirements

  • A Criminal Record Check and Working With Children Check are required prior to commencement in this role
  • Immunisation / vaccination requirements apply to this role

To Apply:

Your application must include a:

  • Resume (CV); and
  • Cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the selection criteria listed in the position description.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

FPNSW is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

If interested, we encourage you to apply promptly. Applications will be assessed as they are received, with suitable candidates contacted and progressed without delay.

FPNSW does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Kylie Harkins on 02 8752 4330, quoting Ref No. 1052698.

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