Senior Community Health Social Worker (504758) (North Eastern Soldiers Memorial Hospital Scottsdale and Community Health Service)

Job Description:

Applicants are advised that in accordance with Tasmanian Public Health Directions, all employees of the Department of Health must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This step is critical in protecting both our health workforce and vulnerable Tasmanians in our care.

The Role:

• Within a primary health care model and in accordance with Agency policy and direction, legal requirements and professional competencies, provide a professional social work service to individuals, families, groups and communities with a focus on developing innovative and evidence informed services that are sustainable and reflective of community needs. The role may also involve providing a social work service to clients with a mental health issue or mental illness.
• As a senior member of the health care team provide support to management in developing, implementing and monitoring policies and practices that reflect the priorities and standards of the service.
• Promote community awareness in relation to building community resilience and work with other agencies, organisations and the wider community to develop an integrated approach to delivering support services.

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

The Team:

• Underpins by trauma informed care principles and practices;
• Values continuous improvements and ongoing professional development;
• Utilises a clinical model of social work practice; and
• Expects of its staff commitment to social work clinical leadership in our sites and in the community.

Why Tasmania?

Tasmania offers an enviable lifestyle in one of the world's most beautiful natural environments. It is the smallest Australian state, with all the services and facilities of a big city in a relaxed and safe community setting. Short commutes with restaurants, beaches, and iconic at-home getaways within close proximity make for the perfect work life balance.

Living here you will have the best of everything - career opportunities, an active and healthy Tasmanian way of life, space and a connected community.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, part time day work position working 45.6 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 six months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $96,689 - $105,245 pro rata, per annum + 10% superannuation + access to salary packaging

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $105,245 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2019

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Degree in Social Work giving eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
2. Current Driver's Licence

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Minimum of 3 years' experience as a practicing social worker in a relevant field

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:
   1. crimes of violence
   2. sex related offences
   3. serious drug offences
   4. crimes involving dishonesty
   5. serious traffic offences
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

*as required by, either the Aged Care Act or the CHSP occupants of this role are required to undertake a conviction check every 3 years.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

• Generic Senior Community Health Social Worker HP03 (July 2021) HR.pdf
• Generic Senior Community Health Social Worker HP03 (July 2021) HR.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide July 2021.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide July 2021.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the blue "Apply now" 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

Tua Agaiava

Position: Principal Social Worker
Phone: 0417 037 718
E-mail: tua.agaiava@ths.tas.gov.au

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