Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Survivor Partner

Agency for Clinical Innovation

• Join an organisation passionate about delivering improved health care.
• Flexible Working Organisation based in state of the art, agile offices in St Leonards.

This is a targeted recruitment under Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014 where Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role.

About us

The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) leads innovation in clinical care across NSW. We do this by bringing clinicians, patients and healthcare managers together to design and implement new ways to deliver healthcare.

For more information go to https://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au

What you will be doing

Future Health 2022-2032 sets a strategic direction for NSW Health to increase meaningful partnership with consumers and embed lived expertise at every stage of the patient journey. The Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Lived Experience Survivor Partner will work collaboratively with consumers, carers, and internal and external stakeholders, including ACI Networks, Local Health Districts (LHD), Speciality Health Network (SHN) managers and clinicians, the Ministry of Health's (MoH) Prevention and Response to Violence, Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) unit, the Program Delivery Office (PDO), and other key stakeholders. This collaboration aims to facilitate the development and ongoing operation of the VAN Lived Experience Registry of consumers.

The registry approach will support participation in consultation and engagement by a wide group of people through a flexible model for PARVAN, the PDO, and ACI. People on the registry will have opportunities to participate in different projects, at different times, and in various ways that align with their interests, passions, and skill sets while accommodating their fluctuating availability. This progressive approach to lived experience partnership reflects best practices. Strengthening partnerships with consumers will help PARVAN, the PDO, and ACI identify service delivery gaps more effectively and develop safer, more accessible policies and services for individuals affected by domestic and family violence, abuse, and neglect.

A copy of the position description can be accessed online.

Employment details

Employment Type: Part Time - Permanent
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $127,150.00 - $144,444.00 per annum (Pro Rata) excluding Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ566854

How to apply

Your application should include:

• a cover letter detailing your interest and how your skills and experience are relevant to this role, maximum of 3 pages
• an up-to-date resume of no more than five (5) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
• Address Selection Criteria below in your application.

Application must be lodged electronically. Please go to https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/ and search Job Reference Number REQ566854 to submit your application.

Selection Criteria

1. Lived experience as a survivor or caregiver of a survivor of gendered violence, abuse, and neglect, with firsthand knowledge of navigating the healthcare system.
2. Relevant qualifications or experience, such as a tertiary degree in social work, psychology, or counselling, or equivalent experience in health, public policy, communications, or community engagement.
3. Deep understanding of the impacts of violence, abuse, and neglect, with the ability to respond with sensitivity, validation, and empathy toward individual experiences.
4. Trauma-informed response skills, including the ability to support individuals in distress, conduct immediate safety planning and provide knowledge of available resources and services.

The ACI values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+, those with special needs and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and would like some more information about applying for a role within the ACI, please contact one of our Aboriginal Workforce Consultants on 1800 004 546 or by email [email protected]

If you are a person with disability and require information or specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].

This position is a permanent role and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position

If you would like more information on this role, please contact Lisa Thorpy on [email protected]

This recruitment is managed by our internal teams at the ACI. ACI is unable to accept agency applications nor engage with recruitment agencies at this point in time. We thank you in advance for respecting our process.

Closing date: Wednesday, 30th April at 11:59PM