Senior Social Worker (Casual/Relief) (527882) Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital
Applications must be submitted by Monday 01 July, 2024 11:55 PM
Monday 1 July, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3
$106,966 to $123,013 pro rata, per annum
Employment type: Casual
Region: North
Location: LGH Charles Street, Launceston
Plan, provide and evaluate specialist social work services to critical areas in the acute care setting.
The role: Plan, provide and evaluate specialist social work services to critical areas in the acute care setting.Mentor and supervise social work staff based on best practice in accordance with current models, professional standards and the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Code of Ethics.Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Area: Work as a member of a multidisciplinary teamRange of clinical areas across acute and sub acute areasTraining and professional development availableDetails of Appointment Fixed term casual, day workerposition working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for a 24 month period.
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.Salary:$106,966 - $123,013 pro rata per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade schemeSalary range is in accordance withAllied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2022Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Overseas qualified Social Work candidates require a "certification of eligibility" letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership to the AASW
Or where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements Full member of Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Current Working with Children Registration
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered. Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Postgraduate, or progression toward post graduate qualifications relevant to the position
Current Driver's LicenceThe Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
Conviction checks in the following areas:crimes of violencesex related offencesserious drug offencescrimes involving dishonestyserious traffic offencesDisciplinary action in previous employment check.How to Apply Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note: We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
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