Social Worker Level 1/2

Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to join a supportive and dynamic team at the Mater Hospital- North Sydney.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• 2-days per week Permanent Part Time Contract- 8-10 hours/week (opportunity for extended hours if desired and clinically indicated)

• Combination of Mon/Tues, Tues/Wed or Mon/Fri, workdays available

• 8am start time preferred, however there is some flexibility for the right candidate

• Areas of work include oncology, palliative care, renal, ICU, general medicine, cardiac, acute orthopaedics

• Role includes group-based work

• Supervision provided from Social Work Lead

• Ongoing Professional Development

WHY WORK FOR THE MATER:

You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD

• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)

• Access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good

• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave

• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

• Support in your professional development and a reward and recognition program

ABOUT YOU:

The successful candidate will provide a social work service at a high level of clinical practice to inpatients and their carers of the Mater Hospital in the designated clinical areas. This is by way of:

• Participating as a member of multidisciplinary teams

• Carrying out the responsibilities of the position in a manner consistent with the philosophy, values and mission of Mary Aikenhead Ministries

• Ensuring a high level of social work practice is maintained consistent with professional standards as defined by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

• Committing to ongoing professional development and teaching through research, education and social work students

• Participating in strategic planning and quality improvement activities

• Participating in meetings of AASW Special Interest Groups and other groups of relevance to the delivery of a high-quality Social Work Service to patients at the Mater

ESSENTIAL REQUREMENTS:

• Degree in Social Work

• Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

• Demonstrate behaviours that reinforce the core values of The Mater

• Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding workload and prioritise where necessary

• Evidence of the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education

• Computer literacy

• Commitment to quality improvement

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Demonstrated experience/expertise in acute hospital care

• Ability to be flexible and dynamic with work hours

• Experience or interest in group work

APPLY NOW!

If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may be offered to suitable candidates prior to closing date.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

Mater Hospital has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:

If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact:

Felicity MacArthur or Georgina Young

Allied Health Managers

***************@svha.org.au and