Senior Social Worker (506921L2)

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service in Launceston is seeking a Palliative Care Senior Social Worker to join a multidisciplinary team. The role involves assessing palliative care needs, providing social work services, and consulting with external providers. This part-time position requires a tertiary qualification in social work and eligibility for AASW membership. Competitive salary and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to fitness facilities

Salary packaging options

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work.
• Eligible for membership with AASW.
• Experience in palliative care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and respond to palliative care needs.
• Develop and evaluate palliative care services.
• Consult with external service providers.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Assessment skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Tertiary qualification approved by AASW

Full membership of AASW

Job description

The Team:

• Join our friendly, motivated multidisciplinary team based in the Allambi building in Launceston
• The service provides advice and support and clinical leadership in palliative care across the north/northeast of Tasmania.

The Role:

In accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements, the Palliative Care Senior Social Worker:

• Assesses and responds to palliative care needs and issues, as expressed or indicated by clients, their families or carers, and other care providers including allied health, nursing and medical professionals.
• Develops, provides and evaluates contemporary palliative care social work services as part of a multidisciplinary service.
• Acts as a consultant to external service providers as appropriate.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join our team until 9 January 2026.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary:

$110,425 to $121,907 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2022.

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Allowances:

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Eligibility:

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Overseas qualified Social Work candidates require a “certification of eligibility” letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership to the AASW Or where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements
• Full member of Australian Association of Social Workers

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence

How to apply:

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For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Peta Alford

Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Palliative Care North

Phone number: [phone]

Email address: [e-mail]

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.