Social Worker

September 17, 2024

ACT Health

Canberra

FULL TIME & OTHER

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Health Professional Level 3 (PN 40160)
Salary: $105,900 - $119,774 (Plus 11.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: UCH Rehabilitation
Closing Date: 8 October 2024

What can we offer you:

City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra.

Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

Flexible working conditions.

Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

About the Role:

RACS Social Work covers a range of clinical areas, including University of Canberra Hospital, Canberra Hospital and Community Health Centre. We support qualified Social Workers who are embarking on a career move into health by provision of support from our Clinical Lead Social Worker, access to regular clinical supervision and in-house professional development, as well as access to funded professional development after completion of your first 12 months. You will also have the opportunity to rotate between different work areas, and to develop your own supervision skills with provision of supervision to Junior Social Workers and Students.

This current opportunity is for a HP3 Social Worker to be employed in a permanent, full-time capacity. Whilst full time hours are preferred, part time hours and / or flexible work hours may be considered.

From this round, a merit list may be created to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

To be eligible for this position, you must hold a Social Work qualification and have a minimum of 3 years of experience. Experience working professionally in hospital or health care setting is preferred.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.

Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

To Apply:

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Alison Merrington at (02) 5124 0075 or at Alison.Merrington@act.gov.au

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Job: Allied Health

Salary Range: 105,900.00 - 119,774.00

Closing Date: 08/Oct/2024, 7:59:00 AM

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available