Department of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NthLaunceston General HospitalApplications must be submitted by Sunday 08 December, 2024 11:55 PM AEST.Award/Classification:Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2Salary: $71,441 to $107,878 pro rata, per annumEmployment type:CasualRegion:NorthLocation:LGH Charles Street, LauncestonSeeking a Social Worker to develop, provide and evaluate a social work service for patients of the Launceston General Hospital and their families as part of a multidisciplinary team.Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do.We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.The Role: Responsible for the planning, provision and evaluation of Social Work services as allocated by the Senior Social Worker in consultation with the clinical and discipline leads of the LGH Social Work Services.Provide services that fit with our CARE values and organisational goals.Work in ways that align with practice standards and the Code of Ethics of the AASW.Collaborate effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team.Demonstrate skills appropriate to social work best practice in a hospital setting.Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.The Team: Join a trauma informed and responsive team that focuses on quality practice and care of patients, families, and colleagues.If you have a growth mentality and are interested in ongoing learning and development in the trauma informed and trauma responsive hospital social workspace, we invite you to join us.Details of appointment: Fixed term, casual, day worker position, working as and when required, commencing as soon as we can onboard you, for a period of 24 months.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, part time, and casual vacancies.Salary and Benefits: Salary range: $71,441 to $107,878 per annum (Pro rata).Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.You'll have access to salary package benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year.In addition, the following allowances may be available:Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum.Eligibility Criteria: Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).Eligible for membership with the AASW.Overseas qualified candidates require a "certification of eligibility" letter from the AASW.Full member of AASW.Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role. Application Process: We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying.Apply Online.Please click the "Apply" button to ensure that important questions about you are answered.For more information, contact the designated 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 to work in Department of Health.Listen to the lived experiences from within the department through our wonderful Nurses and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! #J-18808-Ljbffr