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Counsellor/Caseworker and Outreach Program Coordinator -VVCS Band 2 (APS 6) |
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Counsellor/Caseworker and Outreach Program Coordinator -VVCS Band 2 (APS 6) |
Counsellor/Caseworker and Outreach Program Coordinator (ongoing) The following ongoing employment opportunity is expected to appear in the Gazette of PS25 (26/06/08) Closing Date: 10 July 2008 Are you a registered psychologist or qualified social worker committed to the provision of high quality counselling and case management service delivery? Then join a dynamic team with the VVCS - Veterans & Veterans Families Counselling Service providing community based mental health services that support all Australian veterans and their families. Contact Officer: Irene Stark (08) 8927 9411 Where to lodge Applications: Submit applications electronically to psgrecruitment@dva.gov.au or post to Recruitment, PO BOX F352, PERTH, WA, 6001. |
APS6 Research Officer - ADN3532 Ongoing Canberra |
Research Officer The following ongoing employment opportunity is expected to appear in the Gazette of PS25 (26/06/08) Closing Date: 10 July 2008 Duties: The Rehabilitation, Research and Development Group is seeking a Research Officer on an ongoing basis in the Strategic Research Development Section. We are looking for a highly motivated person who welcomes major challenges and enjoys working in a small team environment. Ideally we are looking for someone with an Honours or Masters qualification in health-related social or medical science disciplines. The successful candidate will have relevant experience in quantitative and qualitative research. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to the development of a strategic direction for the applied and health study research activities of the department. The position will involve liaising with business areas and external agencies to facilitate high quality research that forms an evidence-base for policy development. The position requires a highly-motivated person who can harness information across a broad range of disciplines and respond to politically sensitive issues in a timely and flexible manner. Eligibility: Honours or Masters qualification in health-related social or medical science disciplines. Contact Officer: Megan Davies on 02 6289 6707 Where to lodge Applications: Submit applications electronically to PSGrecruitment@dva.gov.au or post to Recruitment, PO Box 21, Woden ACT 2606. |
SES Principal Registrar VRB - Sydney |
Principal Registrar Note: This is a fixed term position, with the successful applicant being offfered a fixed term of 3 years as a non-ongoing SES employee in the Australian Public Service. Closing Date: 3 July 2008 Duties: As the Principal Register, the successful applicant will be required to represent, and provide high level advice and support to the Principal Member of the Board and to ensure effective cooperation with the Minister, the Repatriation Commission, the Secretary and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the veteran community. Eligibility: Tertiary qualifications in law and/or admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. Contact Officer: Michael Griffin on 02 9213 8603 Where to lodge Applications: Submit applications electronically to natrecruit@dva.gov.au or post to Recruitment, PO Box 21, Woden ACT 2606. |
Counsellor/Caseworker VVCS, Adelaide |
VVCS – Veterans & Veterans Families Counselling Service Closing Date: 3 July 2008 (COB) The following non-ongoing employment opportunity is expected to appear in the Gazette of PS 23 12 June 2008. VVCS Counsellor/Case workers are qualified psychologists or social workers with strong clinical experience. They are responsible for interventions across the continuum of mental health service delivery including - early intervention activities, treatment, care coordination and case management. NOTE: The successful applicant will be appointed on a non-ongoing contract for up to 18 months with the possibility of becoming ongoing within the contracted period. Job Description VVCS counsellors/caseworkers are qualified psychologists or social workers with strong clinical experience. Counsellors/case workers are responsible for interventions across the continuum of mental health service delivery, including:
Counsellors/caseworkers are required to develop networks and liaise with key service providers and stakeholders in the community to ensure that clients receive the appropriate mix of services for their identified needs. Counsellors/caseworkers contribute to policy and procedure development in VVCS. There are also avenues to contribute to ongoing mental health policy development within DVA and to implement the DVA Mental Health Plan. Counsellors are responsible for ensuring the establishment and maintenance of quality assurance processes in all aspects of delivering the service. Counsellors/caseworkers have a key role to coordinate contracted counselling services for outreach clients and to ensure that linkages are in place with key community service providers for referral when required. Link to selection documentation Contact Officer: Paul Kemp (08) 7422 4500 Where to lodge Applications: Submit application addressing the Selection Criteria and nominating referees by COB 3 July 2008 electronically to lynne.socha@dva.gov.au or post and marked ‘Private & Confidential’ to The Director, VVCS 99 Frome Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000. |