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.
Reporting to the manager of Social Work services, our dynamic and supportive team comprises hospital-based Social Workers providing psychosocial support to inpatients and outpatients at both hospital sites, and community-based Social Workers supporting hospital avoidance, wellness, reablement, and group work support to clients through Primary Health funded services.
Our team proactively engages with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for our patients, practicing collaboratively within the Allied Health team across our acute and community services and promoting a culture of shared learning and respect for diverse perspectives.
The Role: The Department of Health is seeking motivated applicants for their Social Worker vacancy located on Tasmania's North West Coast.
As a member of the Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW Social Work team, the incumbent will, as part of a multidisciplinary team, contribute to the development, provision, and evaluation of Women's & Children's social work services for hospital inpatients and outpatients and their families in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
The successful candidate will:
Work primarily in our Women's and Children's Service.Have the opportunity to practice across all other clinical caseloads including Medicine, Surgery, and Emergency.Receive ongoing support and supervision provided by a Senior Social Worker.Opportunity for rotation across other acute clinical caseloads, i.e., medical, surgical (including short stay), rehabilitation, and emergency departments may also be provided when workload demand indicates the need.
Please note - the successful applicant will be required to:
Work on site, attend home visits, and agency visits.Participate in an after-hours on-call Social Work Service.Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment: Permanent, full-time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from May 2025.
*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. 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: $73,834 to $111,364 per annum.
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 No.
of 2022.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.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum.Benefits available to eligible candidates: Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.Professional development and accelerated pathways.A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.Fitness Passport – You and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).Hold, or be eligible for, full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).Overseas qualified Social Work candidates require a "certification of eligibility" letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership to the AASW.Or where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements.Current Working with Children Registration.Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Current Driver's Licence.Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents: 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.
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.
A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Barbara Batten Manager - Social Work Phone: Email:
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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