Department of Health Tasmania – Launceston TASRole Responsibilities: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.The team:We work together to provide a collaborative trauma informed working environment where all diversities are celebrated and valued.We support and foster a growth mindset.We value compassion, accountability, respect, and always aim for excellence together.Details of Appointment:Fixed term, casual, day worker position working as and when required, commencing from as soon as you are available to join the team for a period of 24 months.*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicantApplicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or fixed term full time, part time and casual vacancies.Salary: $106,966- $123,013 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annumSalary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022Essential 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 AASWFull 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.Desirable Criteria:Postgraduate, or progression toward postgraduate qualifications relevant to the positionCurrent Driver's LicencePre-employment Checks: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.For more information, please contact:The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad.
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