The Role:
The Senior Community Health Social Worker is responsible for providing evidence-based Social Work services to individuals and communities with the aim of helping people build the capacity to self-manage and self-regulate their own health. This role is responsible for providing professional Social Work assessment, care-planning, and intervention to both clients in the community and inpatients in a District Hospital setting.
You will need:
- Extensive Social Work experience, including demonstrated skills in psychosocial assessment, care planning and working 1:1 with individuals in a therapeutic setting.
- A demonstrated understanding of Social Work in Health frameworks, with knowledge of both Acute and Community Health Social Work principles.
- This position will be based in Launceston but required to provide Outreach to the Scottsdale Community Health Social Work service for 1 day per week. Travel will be completed in work hours with a fleet vehicle provided. A current driver's license and a demonstrated ability to work autonomously in regional or rural areas is essential.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team:
The Community Health Social Work team operates as part of the Primary Health North service in the Department of Health. We work in multidisciplinary teams in Community Health Centres and District Hospitals across Northern Tasmania, including two sites in Launceston.
Community Health Social Workers provide private and confidential counselling and support to people over 18 years, as well as facilitate group education and wellbeing programs. The Community Health Social Work team actively contribute to community development and health promotion activities.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working up to 38 hours per fortnight, commencing from 6 January 2025 until 31 August 2025.
*notwithstanding hours to 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, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $106,966 to $123,013 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Allowances:
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.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
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
- Current Driver’s Licence.
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that 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. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Reannah Douglas
Principal Social Worker - Primary Health North
(03) 6777 1427
reannah.douglas@ths.tas.gov.au
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