Aboriginal Health Social Worker - Inpatient & Community

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

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Professional development

Study leave

Relocation assistance

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The North West Regional Hospital invites applications for a Social Worker – Aboriginal Health to join our culturally responsive team. You will assess psychosocial needs of patients who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, connect them with appropriate services, and support discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary health team.

You will work to promote health system improvements for Aboriginal communities, build strong relationships with families and communities,

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work (approved by AASW).
• Eligible for Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) membership.
• Current Working with Children Registration required.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs of Aboriginal patients and connect to services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide culturally safe health care.
• Access to cultural support, supervision, and professional development.

Skills

Aboriginal health expertise

Psychosocial assessment

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication across diverse groups

Education

Social Work degree

AASW membership eligibility

Working with Children Registration

Job description

The North West Regional Hospital invites applications for a Social Worker – Aboriginal Health to join our culturally responsive team. You will assess psychosocial needs of patients who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, connect them with appropriate services, and support discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary health team.

You will work to promote health system improvements for Aboriginal communities, build strong relationships with families and communities,