Clinical Lead Social Worker

The role:

Provide clinical leadership and oversee best practice standards for Social Work Services in the Acute Medical service area of Hospitals South in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Workers Practice Standards and Code of Ethics.

Provide specialist Social Work assessment, care planning, advice and intervention for clients of Acute Medical Services.

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. 

Contribute to the overall corporate governance of Social Work Services within the context of Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) Clinical Support Services.

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

This position is based at Royal Hobart Hospital

• Faced paced environment.
• Outcome focused
• Oppurtunites for ongoing development

Details of Appointment

Permanent, part time, day worker, position working 15.2  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: 

• 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 Worker Status.

2. Current Drivers Licence.

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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