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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.
The Cancer Service multi-disciplinary team works 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:
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.
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 utilizing cancer care knowledge and skills to develop a response to client service and service development needs.
As a member of the North West Cancer Service you will:
* Actively pursue person-centred social work interventions that aim to minimize 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.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, part-time, day worker position, working 53.20 hours per fortnight, to commence as soon as possible. Note: 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.
Position Features:
Participation in a weekend on-call roster will be required.
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact:
Name: David Gration
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Phone number: (03) 6493 6039
Email address:
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the 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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