A unique opportunity exists for an experienced social worker to join Western Health on a temporary basis in the Health Equity Project Officer role. This leadership role supports the Health Equity Project Lead to continue to embed the Strengthening Hospital Responses to Family Violence (SHRFV) initiative, achieve compliance with Child Safe Standards, and implement the Information Sharing Scheme, across Western Health and as required, to partner sites – Kyneton District Health Service and Djerriwarrh Health Service.

The Health Equity Project Officer provides professional leadership in the areas of family violence and child safeguarding, including secondary clinical consultations and reporting activities for the Health Equity Steering Group and DHHS. The Health Equity Project Officer represents Western Health at DHHS events and undertakes other tasks and responsibilities within the scope of practice as requested. The Health Equity Project Officer is also a member of the Social Work Department’s Senior Leadership Team and contributes to professional and service development of the Social Work Department.

To be Successful in this Role you

• have a minimum 7 years clinical social work experience preferably in family violence
• exhibit sound leadership skills, experience and behaviour
• demonstrate highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• maintain project management skills and experience
• be able to manage complex clinical decision making
• have experience in delivering education and training

About Us

Our workforce of over 7,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health comprises of three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. We also operate the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s, Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a diverse community of over 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.