The Team:
The NWRH Social Workers team practices collaboratively with the wider multidiscipline team to support:
- Vulnerable people experiencing an acute medical event and likely to require lifestyle adjustment.
- Inpatient discharge planning.
- Identified social care needs during and post their hospitalisation.
Reporting to the manager of Social Work services our dynamic and supportive team comprise of hospital-based Social Workers providing psychosocial support to inpatients and outpatients at both hospital sites and our community-based Social Workers supporting hospital avoidance, wellness and reablement, and groupwork support to clients through Primary Health funded services. Our team proactively engages with the multi discipline team and external agencies to ensure best outcomes for our Patients, we practice collaboratively within the Allied Health team across our acute and community services and promote a culture of shared learning and respect for diverse perspectives.
The Role:
The Department of Health are seeking motivated applicants for their Social Worker vacancy located on Tasmania's North West Coast.
As a member of the Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW Social Work team, the incumbent will, as part of a multidisciplinary team, contribute to the development, provision and evaluation of social work services for hospital Inpatients and Outpatients and their families and in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
The successful candidate will:
- Have the opportunity to practice across all other clinical caseloads including Medicine, Surgery and Emergency.
- Receive ongoing support and supervision provided by a Senior Social Worker.
Opportunity for rotation across other acute clinical caseloads i.e. medical, surgical (including short stay), and emergency departments may also be provided when workload demand indicates the need
Please note - the successful applicant will be required to:
- Work on site, attend and agency visits
- Participate in a weekend on call Social Work Service.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
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:
Permanent, part time, day worker (with on-call) position, working 41.8 hours per fortnight, commencing from 26 May 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: $73,834 to $111,364 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Agreement Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
Salary Packaging:
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.
Allowances:
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 from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- 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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
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Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
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Hold, or be eligible for, membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
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Overseas qualified Social Work candidates require a “certification of eligibility” letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership to the AASW
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Current Working with Children Registration.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Current Driver’s Licence.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of 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.
Barbara Batten
Manager - Social Work
Phone: (03) 6493 6278
Email: barbara.batten@ths.tas.gov.au
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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.