Wander out yonder
and experience the best of regional WA by working as a Senior
Social Worker with the WA Country Health
Service.
We are an
organisation committed to providing innovative, high quality,
consumer-centred healthcare locally to support healthy, thriving
regional communities throughout Western
Australia
About
this opportunity
We are
seeking qualified and enthusiastic Social Workers for senior roles
across the WA Country Health Service. As a Senior Social Worker,
you will plan, coordinate, and provide a Social Work service to a
designated caseload of inpatient, outpatient and/or community
clients. You will also undertake supervisory and administrative
duties as part of the WACHS service provision.
The Job
Description Form (attached) provides a full statement of
duties.
The Applicant
Information (attached) provides additional information about the
application process, regions and working at WACHS.
Further information
about this position
This is an
open-ended Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time/Part Time,
Fixed Term Full Time/Part Time, and Casual appointments. This
includes the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. The
following must be noted:
- The
panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and
will assess on a regular basis.
- Interviews may not be
conducted as part of the process, but applicants may be
contacted if additional information is required.
- Referees
will be contacted as part of the assessment
process.
- If you
are successful to the pool, you will be considered for all
suitable vacancies across hospitals and health services in the
7 WACHS regions for the duration of the pool without having to
re-apply for each individual position. You will be able to
indicate your regional preferences and availability for
positions.
- Appointments may be made
from this pool until 08/05/2026.
Employee
Benefits: In addition to the great salary, our employees
enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with
operational requirements):
- On and
from 1 July 2025 the salary scale for HSO Level P2 will
increase to $122,597 - $130,265 p.a pro rata
- 11.5%
employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your
choice
- Access
to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional development
opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Flexible
working arrangements
- Generous
leave entitlements and flexible leave arrangements
- Other
professional and location-based allowances
If you would
like to know more about the pool and/or positions, please email
WACHSAlliedHealthRecruitment@health.wa.gov.au.
How
to apply
Apply online
by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of
this page. The following must be provided:
- A
comprehensive CV that summarises your experience
- A
statement addressing the work related requirements with
examples to demonstrate your skills and experience. The work
related requirements are found in the attached Job Description
Form (page 4). This is essential for your application
to be considered.
- The
names and contact details of two (2) recent professional
referees. It is preferable for one to be your current
supervisor or manager.
Eligibility
Successful
applicants will be required to:
- Provide
evidence of their Australian citizenship or permanent residency
to be considered for a permanent position in the WA public
sector.
- Undertake criminal
records screening and integrity checks; this may also include
referees commenting on your integrity and past demonstration of
ethical behaviour.
- Completion of a
satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA) and
Working With Children’s Check (WA WWC Check). For further
information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
About
WACHS
The WA
Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system
in Australia. The organisation comprises seven regions,
with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and
health centres located across rural and remote Western
Australia.
Working with us will expose you to a range of career options
along with living in vibrant country communities. There is a
wealth of information about living and working in country WA, which
you can access from our
website.
WACHS is
committed to living our values.
A key focus is on Community where we apply: Compassion, Quality,
Integrity, Equity and Curiosity.
Commitment to
Diversity
WA Health is
committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the
provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly
encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with
disabilities.
We are
committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where
every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a
diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to
meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all
backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable
future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R
and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications
from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people
from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and
youth (24 years of age and under).
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after 4pm will not be
accepted.
LATE
OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
If you
experience difficulties while applying online, please contact
Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during
business hours.
