About the rolePermanent full time opportunity to provide social work clinical leadership within STARS, requiring the independent application of clinical expertise in a highly complex and varied patient population. The role is central to ensuring quality discharges and maintaining patient flow within the geriatric and rehabilitation service lines within STARS, which includes patient cohorts with a prolonged length of stay due to various complicating factors, primarily NDIS, transition to RACF, and convalescing patients; inclusive of supporting colleagues and providing clinical advice within scope.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:Integrate advanced knowledge, evidence-based skills, and reflective practice in the delivery of clinical services to enable the NDIS pathway, independently applying professional judgement to complex problems. Deliver advanced clinical services across multiple specialties with minimal supervision. Apply valid, reliable evidence and high-level professional judgement to complex caseloads and maximize opportunities to reduce barriers to discharge. Lead quality improvement initiatives for Social Work within STARS and contribute to broader quality initiatives within STARS, MNHHS, and/or state-wide initiatives. Health EquityIt is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role, contribute to the health equity agenda and support the defined actions that meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; increasing access to healthcare; influencing social, cultural, and economic determinants of health; and recognizing the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organizations to design, deliver, monitor, and review health services. Benefits when working for Metro North Allied HealthFlexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. Higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging. Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance, and leave. 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers. Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas. Value-driven organization that provides a safe, satisfying, flexible work environment promoting a healthy work-life balance. Be part of a world-class, dynamic, and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching, and cutting-edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here. Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. #J-18808-Ljbffr