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Make a meaningful impact by
supporting individuals to access the services, supports, and
pathways they need to thrive?
Join a team that is
dedicated to improving lives and strengthening our
community.
This is a Recruitment for
Permanent Full Time & Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time & Part Time
appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
We are
seeking an experienced and committed Senior Social
Worker to join our NDIS Linkage Team,
providing advanced clinical expertise, leadership, and high‑quality
support to participants navigating the National Disability
Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and related community services. In
this key leadership position, you will work with individuals,
families, and carers to deliver comprehensive social work
assessments, complex case coordination, and specialist guidance
aimed at improving access, independence, and wellbeing.
The successful applicant
shall practice in accordance with the Australian Association of
Social Workers Practice Standards 2013 and Code of Ethics 2010
and/or the Society of Professional Social Workers Code of Ethics
and SMHS policies and guidelines. As part of the NDIS Linkage
multi-disciplinary team, provides advanced Social Work clinical
support & knowledge within the team, was well as across the
organisation for Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital group, including
the State Rehabilitation Service. Acts as a Social Work NDIS
clinical consultant/resource to Social Workers and other health
professionals. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient safety and
quality of care.
Why Join the NDIS Linkage
Team?
- Opportunity to lead
meaningful work that directly improves participant
outcomes.
- Supportive team culture
focused on collaboration, learning, and professional
growth.
- Diverse caseload and
opportunities to contribute to service innovation.
- Make a long term
difference for people navigating the NDIS and broader community
supports.
This is where jobs become
careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place.
Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent
health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health
Service is the perfect place to start!
Fiona Stanley
Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a
range of health services including the State Rehabilitation
Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health
unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State
Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as
heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine.
SMHS delivers quality, safe
and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area
stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern
half of Perth.
Our vision is Excellent
health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our
Strategic Plan
here.
Our Values guide our work in
every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS
encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people
with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender,
religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities
are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our
workforce.
Want to know
more? We encourage you to contact Elish Kelly,
Allied Health Coordinator NDIS at elish.kelly@health.wa.gov.au
If you are ready to partner
with us, see the application instructions below:
Your application should
include:
1.
A copy of your current CV and a Cover Letter
2.
A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than
2-3 pages
3.
The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who
can attest to your suitability for this role.
These documents should be
complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please
ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application
process as you will be required to answer various questions and
attach your documentation.
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business
hours.
Employee
Benefits
Our employees
enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with
operational requirements):
•
Professional Development Opportunities and Study
leave/assistance
•
Flexible working arrangements
•
Flexible leave arrangements
•
Other professional and location-based allowances
•
For further information click
here.
Eligibility
To be eligible
for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for
fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent
resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia
(for permanent appointments).
WA Health
embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of
discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to
growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s
Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality,
Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this
position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to
apply.
WA Health engages staff in
positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require
applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity
checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be
asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration
of ethical behaviour.
This vacancy is
subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.
For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
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. In addition to this, should the successful
applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next
most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.
Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12)
months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment
decision.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date
will not be accepted.
LATE OR
EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
