Senior Social Worker

The role:

As a member of the Primary Health Services North West Social Work Services team, the incumbent will contribute to the development, provision and evaluation of Social Work Services for individual clients and client groups 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 Senior Social Worker will:

• Mentor and supervise Social Work staff and practices in accordance with current models, professional standards and the Australian Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.
• Actively pursue patient centred Social Work interventions that aim to minimise the impact of chronic or acute health conditions for clients in the North West.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Team: 

The Social Work Service in North West Tasmania supports the inpatient discharge process at both hospitals and the outpatient and community team provides hospital avoidance and wellness and reablement support to clients through Primary Health funded services and Commonwealth Home Support Services. Social Work also offers support to: 

• Vulnerable adults who have experienced an exacerbation of a chronic health condition and have been discharged from the hospital's Emergency Departments and require short-term Social Work intervention to avoid hospital re-presentation.
• Community-based, health related groupwork programs
• Adults (and their Carers) recently diagnosed or experiencing significant health changes and require support with adjusting and transition

Details of Appointment

Fixed term part time, day worker position working 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing from June 2024 until February 2025.

*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 scheme 
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
2. Hold or be eligible for full 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
3. Current Working with Children Registration
4. Current Driver’s Licence

The 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:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty
5. serious traffic offences 

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary 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.

Statement of Duties

• Senior Social Worker HP03 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.pdf
• Senior Social Worker HP03 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information 

Barbara Batten

Position: Manager - Social Work
Phone:  (03) 6493 6***
E-mail: **************@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

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