Team Leader - Social Work Services (South) (527896)

The role:

This role is based at the Royal Hobart Hospital with a focus on operational and strategic support for the Discipline Lead across the Acute setting. 

• Assists the Discipline Lead - Social Work Services with leadership and management of the Social Work service and represent Social Work in the wider health care setting.
• Is responsible for the efficient and effective functioning of a Social Work team/s and ensure a high standard of service provision.
• Works collaboratively with the Discipline Lead, other Team Leaders, and Clinical Leads to implement effective governance systems and provide high level advice, professional support and ensure best practice standards in Social Work Services - South.

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

The hospital: This role is based at the Royal Hobart Hospital with a focus on operational and strategic support for the Discipline Lead across the Acute setting. 

• Operational & strategic support of a large team 
• Dynamic fast paced environment
• Oppurtunites for ongoing development

Details of Appointment

Permanent part time, day worker position working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*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:

$120,114 - $134,268 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. 

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification type
• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
• Please note that access to salaries beyond $126,845 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme 
• Salary range is in accordance with (insert applicable agreement here)

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers
• Eligible for 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)
• Full member of Australian Association of Social Workers

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant postgraduate qualification and/or experience in practice management, health service management or leadership and service design

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:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

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

Applicant Guide

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 detailing 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 in the Statement of Duties.
• 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.

For more information contact 

Gretchen Scott

Phone: (03) 6166 8***
Position: Clinical Lead Social Worker (WACS)
E-mail: **************@ths.tas.gov.au

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