Department of Health Tasmania – Burnie TAS
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
The Role: The Department of Health are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their team located at the North West Regional Hospital.
Working primarily in the North West Regional Hospital Social Work team, the incumbent will, as part of a multidisciplinary team, contribute to the development, provision and evaluation of social work services for consumers of the department and their families and/or the community, in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Australian Association of Social Workers and the Code of Conduct of the Department of Health.
The successful candidate will:
Work primarily in our Women's and Children's ServiceHave the opportunity to rotate across all other clinical caseloads including Medicine, Surgery and Emergency.Receive ongoing support and supervision provided by a Senior Social Worker.Please note - the successful applicant will be required to:
Work on site and attend agency visitsParticipate in a weekend on call Social Work Service.The Team: Reporting to the manager of Social Work services our dynamic and supportive team comprise of hospital-based Social Workers providing psychosocial support to inpatients and outpatients at both hospital sites and our community-based Social Workers supporting hospital avoidance, wellness and reablement and groupwork support to clients through Primary Health funded services. Our Aboriginal Health and Multicultural Liaison services also sit within the Social Work team.
Our team proactively engages with the multi discipline team to ensure best outcomes for our Patients, practices collaboratively within the Allied Health team across our acute and community services, and promotes a culture of shared learning and respect for diverse perspectives.
Details of appointment: Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from November 2024.
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, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $71,441 to $107,878 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Benefits available to eligible candidates: Professional development and accelerated pathways.Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.Eligibility: Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)Eligible for membership OR a full member with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)Current Working with Children Registration.Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
How to apply: Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
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