Allied Health Services are excited to offer a new 2-year graduate program and are seeking Social Workers within their 2 years post qualification.
Kickstart your career with structured onboarding, discipline specific and interprofessional learning, peer support and mentoring.
You will participate in a well-established and supportive 6 monthly rotational program, learning from senior staff and multi-disciplinary teams as you develop clinical and professional skills across acute, sub-acute and community caseloads.
You will be provided learning opportunities to develop capabilities across a range of clinical domains including but not exclusive to: Acute Hospital, Sub Acute, Community & Virtual Care.
Successful candidates of this position may be required to work at both on and offsite facilities of the Department of Health
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Service
We offer a rewarding place to work featuring contemporary, evidence-informed practise that sees Social Work integrated into broader multidisciplinary teams. We are a service of over 90 staff connected to the Royal Hobart Hospital, the largest teaching hospital in Tasmania. A mix of passionate locals and new Tasmanian adventurers who will welcome your energy and experiences into the group dynamic. Here, you can work and learn alongside highly accomplished colleagues, while making your unique contribution to the lives of our diverse community.
Tasmania offers an envious lifestyle with some of the most amazing natural attractions, a wide range of leisure opportunities, short commutes, and exceptional local beverages & food.
- Focus on ongoing professional and career development.
- Work as a member of a dynamic and innovative team
- Ability to quickly escape to a rural or beachside setting.
Details of appointment:
Permanent full time day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing February 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, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $71,441 to $107,878 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% 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.
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.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
- 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:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Current Driver’s Licence.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that 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. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Gretchen Scott
Position: Discipline Lead - Social Work Services
Phone number: 03 6166 8440
Email address: gretchen.scott@ths.tas.gov.au
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