Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 8 Grade 4
Remuneration: $176,309 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ487529Are you looking for an environment that will ensure a high standard of professional performance which supports education, research and professional development?About UsSydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.Where you will be basedRoyal Prince Alfred Hospital, is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.About the roleThis is an exciting opportunity for the professional leadership of Social Work across Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) including the management of professional standards, workforce planning, governance and development of safety and quality in Social work services.The Director of Social Work, SLHD is a member of the SLHD Allied Health Executive with a professional leadership role for the discipline of Social Work, including the management of professional standards, workforce planning, governance and the development of safety and quality in Social Work services.The Director is also operationally responsible for the management of the hospital Social Work departments within SLHD as delegated to the facility Heads of Departments in collaboration with the hospital General Managers. The position will undertake the responsibilities of the Head of Department Social Work at an SLHD facility, providing operational governance to that department. This will be negotiated as per clinical skills and experience.The Director of Social Work is responsible for leading, developing and fostering teaching, research, writing for publication and clinical practice advancement for the discipline of Social Work and for representing Social Work at the NSW Ministry of Health Social Work Advisors Network.The position is responsible for the co-ordination and oversight of clinical supervision and continuing professional development, the management of professional standards, for Social Workers and Allied Health Assistants and for the provision of advice to Service Directors, Managers and Workforce on Social Work specific workforce issues.The Director will support and advise on the professional governance of the Social Work discipline for Social Work clinicians and managers in other clinical streams within SLHD.We are looking for someone who has...
- A Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Social Work according to the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award that provides eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Work.
- High level leadership and management skills and experience for Social Work in the health service setting, including demonstrated capacity to understand complex issues and work collaboratively towards solutions.
- Current NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
- Allocated Day Off (ADO)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
- Great education opportunities through Sydney Education