Senior Social Worker - Community & Acute Care Lead

Department of Health, Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 126,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and relocation assistance

Professional development

Leave entitlements and Fitness program

Job summary

Department of Health, Tasmania seeks an experienced Social Worker to plan, provide and evaluate specialist social work services in acute care settings, with outreach across regional sites. You will mentor staff, work within trauma-informed models, and uphold professional standards.

The role requires strong psychosocial assessment, counselling, complex case management and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Travel and liaison with communities are integral to the position.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Overseas qualified Social Work candidates require a certification of eligibility from the AASW.

Responsibilities

• Provide Social Work services to individuals, families, groups and communities within Launceston and surrounding regions.
• Carry out comprehensive psychosocial assessment, therapeutic counselling and care planning.
• Support outreach visits, care coordination, advocacy, and multidisciplinary planning.
• Operate autonomously while remaining connected to supervision and a broader clinical team.

Job description

Department of Health, Tasmania seeks an experienced Social Worker to plan, provide and evaluate specialist social work services in acute care settings, with outreach across regional sites. You will mentor staff, work within trauma-informed models, and uphold professional standards.

The role requires strong psychosocial assessment, counselling, complex case management and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Travel and liaison with communities are integral to the position.