Senior Social Worker (521350L10)

The Team:

This role is located at the JW Whittle Palliative Care Unit, Davey Street Hobart.

The Unit has 10 single rooms and is designed to provide a peaceful homelike atmosphere where patients and their carers and family members can benefit from the individualised care and support of the interdisciplinary palliative care team.

Our goal is to provide a high standard of specialist palliative care including physical, psychological, social, spiritual and cultural support that is unique for each person and their family.

The Role:

Palliative care social workers provide specialised holistic care to individuals and families at end of life. This role provides vital inpatient support and engages as part of the multidisciplinary team in the provision of end-of-life care to patients and their families. 

You will need:

1. Broad experience as a practicing Social Worker, with substantial knowledge of Social Work theory & practice as it applies to End-of-Life Care.
2. High level knowledge, skill and experience of social work in the health care setting, including the ability to provide comprehensive assessment, care planning, funeral and estate planning, practical and bereavement support for patients and their families.
3. Ability to coordinate, monitor and evaluate and contribute to service development                                                                  Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, part time, day worker position, working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. 

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

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 $119,290 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 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:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate. 
• 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.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is a full member of AASW or is eligible for membership with