Social Worker

South Metropolitan Health Service - South Metropolitan Health Service; Peel; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional DevelopmentOpportunities

Study leave/assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible leave arrangements

Other professional and location-based

Job summary

South Metropolitan Health Service in Western Australia is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary team. In this role you will deliver Social Work services to patients, facilitate patient safety and quality of care, and practice in line with national standards and local policies.

You will work within the Peel-Murray region at Peel Health Campus, contributing to a culture of learning and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Social Worker role within a multidisciplinary team delivering Social Work services to patients
• Facilitates and promotes patient safety and quality of care
• Practices as a Social Worker per national practice standards and codes of ethics

Job description

$91,726 - $124,147 a year

Contract, Full time, Permanent

1d ago , from Western Australia Department of Health

Thisrecruitment process offers a Fixed Term/ Permanent Pool opportunityfor Full time contract for 76 hours per fortnight, with thepossibility of extensions and/or permanency.

SouthMetropolitan Health Service, every employee contributes todelivering safe, high-quality care to our community. Guided by ourvision of Excellent health care, every time, weplace research, innovation and continuous improvement at the centreof everything we do. We are building a culture of shared learningand leadership that reflects our commitment to beingCollectively One, Locally Led. Through tailoreddevelopment programs, leadership opportunities and contemporaryways of working, our people are empowered to grow, thrive and makea meaningful difference across every site and portfolio.

Position Profile andRole

Weare currently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join ourteam.

As part of amultidisciplinary team provides Social Work services to patients.Facilitates and promotes patient safety and quality of care.Practices as a Social Worker as per the Australian Association ofSocial Workers Practice Standards 2013 and Code of Ethics 2010and/or the Society of Professional Social Workers Code of Ethicsand SMHS Policies and Guidelines.

Wantto know more? We encourage you to contact : Tina Chivende,Coordinator of Social Work - Allied Health on 08 95318***.

Aboutus

Our Valuesguide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment andemployment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTIcommunities, and people with disability to work with us. Whateveryour age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, andfamily/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you considerbringing your expertise to our workforce.

PeelHealth Campus transitioned to South Metropolitan HealthService (SMHS) in August 2024, marking the beginning of an excitingnew era for healthcare in the Peel-Murray region. The transitionhas enabled significant investment in the future of local healthservices, including plans for a new purpose-built public hospitalon the existing site. Alongside the 192-bed Peel Health Campus, theGroup includes Murray District Hospital, which provides inpatientmedical, palliative care and allied health services. Together,these facilities support the delivery of high-quality care closerto home. The planned redevelopment will expand services, modernisefacilities and improve access to healthcare for the growingPeel-Murray community.

Application andassessment support

If you haveany access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fullyparticipate in the application and assessment process, pleasecontact : Tina Chivende, Coordinator of Social Work - Allied Healthon 08 9531 8***.

If you are anAboriginal person who would like assistance with your application,please contactJobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

You’ve heard fromus, now we’d like to hear from you.

SuitabilityCriteria: Suitability recognises that merit is determined not onlyby skills, knowledge and experience, but also by a broader set offactors. These include an applicant’s eligibility for appointment,demonstrated behaviours, alignment with organisational values andethical standards, and their ability to contribute positively toour workplace culture.

Yourapplication should include:

• A copyof your current CV
• Astatement addressing the suitability criteria, and specificallythe Essential Criteria in the JDF in no more than 2-3pages
• Thenames and contact details of two (2) current referees who canattest to your suitability for this role. Please note refereesmay be contacted as part of the initial assessmentprocess.

Thesedocuments should be complete and ready to attach prior to applyingonline. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the onlineapplication process as you will be required to answer variousquestions and attach your documentation.

If youexperience difficulties while applying online, please contactEmployee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance duringbusiness hours.

Our employeesenjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line withoperational requirements):

• Professional DevelopmentOpportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexibleworking arrangements
• Flexibleleave arrangements
• Otherprofessional and location-based allowances

Eligibility toApply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants musthave valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders.Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who holdcitizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoingemployment in Australia.

WA Healthembraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms ofdiscrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed togrowing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’sAboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality,Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to thisposition. Aboriginal people are encouraged toapply.

WA Healthengages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Healthpolicies require applicants to undertake a criminal recordsscreening and integrity checking as part of the appointmentprocess. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening andintegrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a workingwith children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employmenthealth assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrityand past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note thatadverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicantbut will be considered as part of the appointmentprocess.

Whilst thisselection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy,applicants found suitable for this position may be considered forother ‘similar’ vacancies within SMHS and/or the wider WA publicsector. In addition to this, should the successful applicantdecline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next mostsuitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Bothofthese options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months fromwhen the authorised delegate endorses the recruitmentdecision.

Lodgement is systemgenerated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing datewill not be accepted.

LATEOR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED