Senior Social Worker - Northern Cancer Service (503862)
* Australia, Tas
About the Tasmanian State Service:
The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.
Key Responsibilities:
* Engaging and communicating with both patients and colleagues in person-centred and trauma-informed ways.
* Participating in quality improvement initiatives, reflective practice, and clinical reasoning for the purpose of best patient outcomes.
* Providing services to patients living with life-limiting conditions, chronic diseases, and acute conditions.
* Demonstrating three years' experience and/or postgraduate specialty in oncology or palliative care services.
The Team:
* We provide a collaborative trauma-informed working environment where all diversities are celebrated and valued.
* We support and foster a growth mindset.
* We value compassion, accountability, respect, and aim for excellence together.
Details of Appointment:
Fixed-term full-time, day worker position (not working weekends but working public holidays) working up to 76 hours per fortnight, as soon as we can onboard you until 31 March 2025. Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary: $106,966 to $123,013 pro rata per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Access to salary packaging and a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 plus $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year, if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
* Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Minimum Requirements:
* Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration.
* Degree in Social Work giving eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
* Registration/licenses that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role.
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on essential requirements, desirable requirements, and pre-employment checks.
How to Apply:
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process, and application guidance. Apply Online by clicking the "Apply" button on this screen.
For more information, applicants who require further details are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values at the Department of Health. We respect diversity and encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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