Position Title Social Worker - Aboriginal Health
Employment Type Ongoing Full Time
Location Parkville
Salary $88,467.60 to $101,691.20
Hours Per Week 38
Position Summary***INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY****
- Full time, ongoing Grade 2 role social work role for a suitably qualified Social Worker who is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and are accepted by the Victorian Aboriginal community as such
- Parkville location with multiple public transport options
- $86,731 – $99,700 + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
- Provide quality patient focused care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their carers and communities through culturally safe, competent, evidence-based clinical skills relating to psychosocial assessment, interventions including crisis intervention, short-term counselling, bereavement care, advocacy, community liaison, referral and discharge planning
- Involve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, carers and significant others in medical treatment decision making and care plans, treatment goals and discharge plans as per the patience wishes
- Work closely with the Baggarrook Yurrongi team or other multidisciplinary teams involved in the care of women and their families
- Develop and maintain community links with relevant organisations inluding the Victorian Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Organisation sector
- Act as a supportive and positive role model, providing constructive learning experiences, direction and mentorship of staff and students
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Social Work as well as meeting eligibility requirements for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and be a person who is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and accepted by the Aboriginal community
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, society and kinship networks and their relevance to the provision of healthcare
- An understanding of relevant legislation and practice frameworks relating to family violence practice and child protection, including but not limited to the Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS), Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS) and the Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework (MARAM) and the Children Youth and Families Act 2005 and the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005.
- Demonstrated knowledge in psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, short-term counselling, bereavement care, advocacy, community liaison and referral, case management and discharge planning
- The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and ability to establish and maintain functional networks with a wide variety of health personnel and with other service providers
- $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
- Onsite childcare centre and breastfeeding rooms
- Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave, monthly ADO’s, 17.5% leave loading and purchased leave options
Selection Criteria Essential: Eligible applicants must have appropriate tertiary qualifications in Social Work as well as meeting eligibility requirements for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Essential: Eligible applicants must be a suitably qualified person who is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and accepted by the Aboriginal community
Contact Person Dimitria Katsikis
Contact Number (03) 8345 3050
Alternate Contact Person Clare Manning-Hall
Alternate Contact Number (03) 8345 3050
Closing Date 28/04/2024
Position Description Grade 2 Social Worker - Aboriginal Health PD.pdfSharePlease note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.