Aboriginal Health Social Worker - North West TAS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and relocation assistance

Professional development

Leave entitlements including study

Job summary

North West Regional Hospital in Tasmania is seeking a Social Worker - Aboriginal Health to assess and support psychosocial needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and connect them with appropriate services. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver culturally sensitive, safe health care across the North West region.

The role offers access to cultural support, supervision from a Senior Social Worker and opportunities for professional development within a supportive

Qualifications

• Identify as Aboriginal and understand health issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Promote and champion health system improvements for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers.
• Build effective relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients who self-identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and connect them with appropriate services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide culturally sensitive and accessible care.
• Access cultural support and supervision from a Senior Social Worker.

Skills

Aboriginal identity

Cultural competency

Stakeholder engagement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

AASW-approved social work program

Eligible for AASW membership

Working with Children Registration

Job description

North West Regional Hospital in Tasmania is seeking a Social Worker - Aboriginal Health to assess and support psychosocial needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and connect them with appropriate services. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver culturally sensitive, safe health care across the North West region.

The role offers access to cultural support, supervision from a Senior Social Worker and opportunities for professional development within a supportive