Clinical Lead Social Worker

The role:

This role is based at the Royal Hobart Hospital with a focus on clinical leadership, support and development of staff and oversee best practice standards for social work services in the Sub Acute and Aged Care (SAACS) stream.

Provide specialist social work assessment, care planning, advice and intervention for clients of Sub Acute & Aged Services including vulnerable and high-risk aged clients in both acute and sub-acute settings.

Provide consultancy advice for the management of complex clients of SAACS, THS staff and external stakeholders as required by the Discipline Lead Social Work Services.

Participate as a member of the Social Work team in the provision of strategic direction, development of policies, and in the delivery and evaluation of specialist social work services across the continuum of care for Aged Services patients in the THS. 

Assist the Discipline Lead Social Work Services with the coordination and management of overall social work services, including recruitment, supervision and support of staff and students, as required.

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 (RHH) with services across the Hobart region to sub-acute sites such as Peacock Centre, Roy Fagan Centre, New Norfolk District Hospital and Virtual Care.

• Clinical oversight, support and development of a large team 
• Dynamic fast paced environment
• Opportunities for ongoing developme nt

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 - $130,181 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: 

• 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 Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers

2. Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

3. 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

4. Full member of Australian Association of Social Workers

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Possession of, or commitment to acquire, Australian Association of Social Worker (AASW) Accredited Social Work status.

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

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

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 outlining 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.
• 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.

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

For more information (Contact Officer)

Gretchen Scott 

Position: Discipline Lead - Social Work Services
Phone: (03) 6166 8440
E-mail:

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