• Job Description

  Req#: 1107451

  The role:

  • Responsible for providing dedicated clinical support to clients of the HASI initiative to ensure a seamless and person-centred service is delivered.
  • Responsible for the expert guidance on Social Work treatment and case management for a variety of therapeutic interventions including complex cases.
  • Provide comprehensive, evidence based clinical assessment, treatment and recovery focused intervention for clients, and clinical case-management services, and develop and implement group programs, community education sessions and formal reports as required.
  • Participate in the recruitment process for specialist social workers within the region including assisting the Allied Health Director - Statewide Mental Health Services and Team Leader - ACHMS with the coordination of social work student placements, orientation, and teaching activities.

  Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

  Details of Appointment

  Fixed term full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30th June 2025.

  *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 and part time vacancies.

  Location:

  South

  Salary: $116,616 to $130,357 per annum + 11% superannuation

  • Please note that access to salaries beyond $122,908 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
  • Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

  Eligibility:

  Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

  1. Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

  2. Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

  3. Overseas qualified Social Work candidates require a “certification of eligibility” letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership to the AASW, o r where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements

  4. Full member of Australian Association of Social Workers

  5. Current Driver’s Licence

  The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

  1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

  • crimes of violence
  • sex related offences
  • serious drug offences
  • crimes involving dishonesty
  • serious traffic offences

  1. Identification check
  2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

  Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

  We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

  Statement of Duties

  • 524961 Senior Social Worker - HASI HP04 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
  • 524961 Senior Social Worker - HASI HP04 (July 2023) CSU.docx

  Applicant Guide

  • Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
  • Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

  How to Apply

  Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

  You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

  Please note:

  • We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
  • All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
  • Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

  For more information (Contact Officer)

  Jacqui Carson

  Position: Team Leader, Hobart and Southern CCT
  Phone: (03) 6166 1161
  E-mail: jacqui.carson@ths.tas.gov.au

  Important information

  The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.

  To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

  The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.

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