Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.

The Role

• Be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies.

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 from as soon as possible until 5 July 2027.

Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

Salary

$131,122 - $138,984 per annum (pro rata) + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $135,445 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 2025

*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 vacancies.

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)
• 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
• Current Driver’s Licence

Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.

Statement of Duties and any associated documents

You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents.  This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.

• Senior Social Worker HP04 (WORD)

Applicant Guide

• Applicant Guide (WORD)

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 specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties.

A separate statement addressing each individual selection criteria is not required.

Please Note

• 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.

Contact Person

Name: Caitlin Turner
Position: Team Leader
Phone number: (03) 6166 1161
Email address: caitlin.turner@ths.tas.gov.au

The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.