Are you a Social Work leader who combines advanced clinical expertise with a passion for developing people and services? Join Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group and play a key role in strengthening social work practice, workforce capability, research, and quality improvement within a dynamic tertiary and secondary healthcare environment.

We have 2.6 FTE of permanent vacancies both full time and part time.

We are a 7 day service and positions may require working across Nedlands and Stirling sites.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other “similar” vacancies throughout the health service or the wider public service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

What is our Manager Social work role?

As the Manager Social work, you will lead a team of social workers, manage allocation of team members to various clinical areas, plan leave cover, performance development and promote clinical research, education, training and quality improvement. You will collaborate with Head of Department and Deputy Heads of Department and relevant stakeholders to support social work service planning and delivery.

Key tasks and deliverables

• Lead high-quality, evidence-based social work services within a complex hospital environment.
• Develop and support a skilled, engaged and high-performing social work workforce.
• Drive research, quality improvement and service innovation to enhance patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary and community partners to strengthen service planning and delivery.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced and adaptable Social Work leader who can provide strategic and operational leadership, foster workforce capability, and strengthen partnerships across the health service. You will bring significant clinical and management experience together with a patient-centred approach, helping to shape responsive, sustainable and high-quality social work services.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices, and consideration will be given to flexible work options where operationally appropriate. In addition to the salary, our employees enjoy a range of benefits.

• Professional and career development opportunities
• Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Diverse and inclusive culture

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Gianna Renshaw, Deputy Head of Department, on (08) 6457 8122 or by email at gianna.renshaw@health.wa.gov.au to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

We think you’ll like it here

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Ready to join our team?

All applications must be lodged online via www.jobs.wa.gov.au, so please allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your supporting documents. If you require assistance at any stage of the application process, HSS Employee Services are available on 13 44 77 during business hours to provide immediate support.

The Job Description Form (JDF) is attached for your reference and provides further information about the role, key responsibilities and requirements.

Your application should include

• A detailed resume setting out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to the position.
• The names and contact details of two professional referees. It is preferable that one referee is a recent manager and/or clinical supervisor.
• A cover letter explaining why you are applying and providing clear examples demonstrating your knowledge, experience and skills in the following areas:
  • Advanced skills and extensive experience in applying evidence-based practice, quality improvement principles and service development within a social work service.
  • Outstanding communication skills and their application within complex team structures and ability to effectively negotiate, influence and maintain cooperative working relationships to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Experience and knowledge of contemporary Human Resource management practices and principles
  • Experience in clinically supervising, mentoring and supporting staff.

Please ensure your nominated referees are available to provide references promptly when requested, as you may be deemed unsuitable for the vacancy if timely references cannot be obtained.

Appointment and eligibility information

Eligibility: To be suitable for this vacancy you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal record screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process, and a pre-employment health assessment. Referees may be asked to comment on your integrity and previous demonstration of ethical behaviour. Adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

NMHS fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group at NMHS.Talent@health.wa.gov.au.

Lodgement

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at or after 4:00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.