Joining the Women's opens up unique career pathways within our renowned Social Model of Health division.
The Women's is committed to a social model of health. We understand that social and environmental factors impact health and wellbeing. We take a holistic approach to caring for women, gender-diverse people, babies and their families.
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Considering all aspects of health
Clinicians across the hospital help identify support needs for women, gender-diverse people, babies and families in our care. This relates to freedom from violence, access to housing, culture and identity. It also covers mental health, substance abuse issues and more.
These factors are as important as access to medical treatment.
The social model of health aligns clinical and social supports for comprehensive care. We aim to reduce systemic inequalities that impact health outcomes.
Trauma and violence-informed care
Many women arrive at the Women's as survivors of trauma, which can include family or sexual violence and sexual harassment. Some women and children who came to Australia have faced war and conflict, or may have experienced cultural practices like female genital cutting. At the Women's, we underpin everything we do with a trauma and violence-informed approach to care. Our healthcare teams provide care that is compassionate and tailored to every individual. The Women's understands that every experience is different and hospitals may be a distressing environment for some.
Career opportunities
We offer interesting and rewarding career opportunities across a range of services, including:
- Abortion and contraception services
- Badjurr-Bulok Wilam, our Aboriginal Health Liaison Service
- The Cornelia Program, a multi-agency service focused on providing accommodation for up to one year, integrated healthcare and support to homeless mothers and babies
- Family and Reproductive Rights Education Program (FARREP)
- A range of highly specialised services focused on violence against women, including the Strengthening Hospital Response to Family Violence program, the Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA) House service and the Sexual Assault Crisis Line
- Research projects
- Social Work
- Spiritual Care
- Women’s Alcohol and Drug Service (WADS)
- Women’s Mental Health Service
More information about the social model of health
Clinics and services
The Women’s provides a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week service to victim-survivors of sexual assault.
FARREP - Introduction to female genital cutting for health professionals
Training available to staff
Making care easier: Trauma and Violence Informed Care WISE Training