Wander out yonder
and experience the best of regional WA by working as a 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
As a Social Worker with the
WA Country Health Service, you will plan, coordinate, and provide a
social work service to a designated caseload of inpatient,
outpatient and/or community clients. You will be part of a
multidisciplinary team and have the opportunity to develop broad
clinical and professional skills.
The Job Description Form
(attached) provides a full statement of duties.
Social Work students in
their final semester of study are encouraged to apply.
The Applicant Information
Pack (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 31/07/2026.
Employee
Benefits: In addition to the great salary, our employees
enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with
operational requirements):
- 12%
employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your
choice
- Access
to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional development
opportunities and study leave/assistance, including the
Transition to Practice graduate program
- 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 via the
‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this
page.
To be considered for this
role the following four (4) job requirements listed below must be
provided in support of your job application:
- Evidence
of an Australian social work qualification, or evidence of
eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association
of Social Workers, or evidence confirming enrolment in the
final semester of university.
- A
comprehensive CV that summarises your experience and
professional qualifications.
- A
statement of 2-3 pages addressing the essential selection
criteria, with examples to demonstrate your skills and
experience. The essential selection criteria are listed on the
final page of the attached Job Description Form.
- 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 an Australian social work qualification, or
evidence of eligibility for full membership with the Australian
Association of Social Workers, or evidence confirming enrolment
in the final semester of university.
- 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.
