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

The Role

We are seeking applications from experienced social workers with particular skills & experience in Acute Care setting to fill fixed term vacancies

If you have skills and experience in the Acute Hospital setting, particularly in medical, surgical, emergency & oncology clinical streams we would like to hear from you.

• Dynamic, fast paced environment
• Collaborative Multidisciplinary working
• Contribute to patient care

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 up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing in October until 27 October 2026.

Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Classification: Allied Health Professional Level 3

Salary $110,425 - $119,290 per annum + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 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

*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) and is a full member of AASW or is eligible for membership with the 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

Position Features:

• May be required to work at both onsite and offsite facilities of Royal Hobart Hospital
• Participation in after-hours, on call services which may include weeknights, weekends and public holidays, as required

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.

• Generic Senior Social Worker HP03

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 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: Paige McConnon
Position: Clinical Lead Social Worker - Acute Medical Services
Email address: paige.mcconnon@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.