Aboriginal Health Social Worker – Culturally Safe Care

Department of Health, Tasmania; Darwin; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and relocation assistance

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Study leave

Job summary

Department of Health in Tasmania is seeking a Social Worker - Aboriginal Health to support psychosocial care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary health teams to deliver culturally sensitive services across the North West region and to connect patients with appropriate support networks.

Requires Aboriginal identity and approved Social Work qualification with AASW membership eligibility, plus current Working with Children

Qualifications

• Aboriginal identity is essential and recognised for this role.
• Tertiary qualification in Social Work approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Eligible for AASW membership and current Working with Children registration.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and connect to appropriate services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary health teams to provide culturally sensitive care for the North West region of Tasmania.
• Access cultural support, professional development, and supervision from a Senior Social Worker.

Skills

Aboriginal health knowledge

Cultural liaison

Communication

Education

AASW-aligned Social Work qualification

Job description

Department of Health in Tasmania is seeking a Social Worker - Aboriginal Health to support psychosocial care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary health teams to deliver culturally sensitive services across the North West region and to connect patients with appropriate support networks.

Requires Aboriginal identity and approved Social Work qualification with AASW membership eligibility, plus current Working with Children