Address- Permanent Part Time - 45.6 hours (0.6 FTE) to 60.8 hours (0.8 FTE) per fortnight, hours to be negotiated.
- SCHADS Award Level 6 + Not for Profit Salary Packaging
- Commencing in July 2024
About Karuna
Karuna Hospice Services offers a unique community-based palliative care service, established in 1992.
Our team of dedicated professional clinicians (nursing, medical, spiritual care and allied health practitioners) and corporate staff work seamlessly to offer this service to the Brisbane community, assisting clients needing palliative care support in their place of choice.
As a result of over 30 years’ experience, Karuna has developed models of care and education to help families understand, prepare for and face the end of life with calm and acceptance.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference and work alongside a passionate and collaborative team who love what they do.
About the role
We're looking for a highly motivated Social Worker with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team.
Our Social Workers provide comprehensive social work services to improve the quality of life for patients, families and caregivers receiving palliative care support within the community setting.
Service navigation is an integral part of the Social Worker role at Karuna Hospice Services.
About you
To be successful in the role you will have:
- Minimum of five years post-graduate clinical experience
- Previous experience working in palliative care preferred
- Demonstrated high level of knowledge, expertise and skill in the delivery of community based social work services to patients and their families/carers
- Demonstrated counselling experience and skills relevant to coping with illness, disability, and grief and bereavement support
- Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to negotiate, manage conflict and consult effectively with colleagues and key stakeholders to achieve quality outcomes
- Demonstrated experience in participation of the delivery of community programs that enhance the quality of life for patients and families.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with high attention to detail.
Requirements for the role:
- Proof of qualification and membership or eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Possession of current Class C Qld Drivers Licence
We offer
- The opportunity to positively impact the lives of others
- A competitive remuneration package
- 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading plus access to long service leave entitlements after 5 years of continuous service
- Access to $15,900 not-for-profit salary packaging benefits and $2,650 entertainment package that will increase your take home pay
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Work / life balance, variety and flexibility
- Learning and development opportunities to support your role
- High level of home visit safety equipment and support
- Great support team including executive leadership and board support.
Application process:
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume along with a cover letter (up to 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience.
For a copy of the position description, please email Emma Anderson, People & Culture Advisor at ***********@karuna.org.au.
Application Due Date:
4pm Friday, 24 May 2024.
