Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Northern Cancer Services
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 16 March, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3
$110,425 to $121,907 pro rata, per annum
Employment type:
Part Time
Region:
North West
Location:
North West Regional Hospital
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Social Worker, skilled in delivering a service to clients undergoing treatment for cancer. Reporting to both the North West Cancer Centre manager and the Social Work manager, this role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities including, but not limited to responding to the psychosocial and practical support needs of clients undergoing cancer treatment, their families and carers.
The Team:
The Cancer Service multi-disciple team work closely together to maintain a focus on delivering excellence in cancer treatment and care, striving to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers and the North West community.
The Role:
As a member of the North West Cancer Service you will:
* Actively pursue person-centred social work interventions that aim to minimise the psychosocial impacts of cancer treatment.
* Contribute to the development, provision and evaluation of social work services.
* Mentor and supervise student development in accordance with current models and professional standards.
In accordance with Agency policy and with the Code of Ethics and standards of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW), the Senior Social Worker - North West Cancer Centre within a multidisciplinary team context, will provide social work services utilising cancer care knowledge and skills to develop a response to client service and service development needs.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, part time, day worker position, working 53.20 hours per fortnight, to commence as soon as possible. *notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary: $110,425 to $121,907 per annum, pro rata. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary Packaging:
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.
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
* Degree in Social Work giving eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change.
Position Features:
Participation in a weekend on call roster will be required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: David Gration
Position: Chief Radiation Therapist
Phone number: (03) 6493 6039
Email address:
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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