CRVCID
723282
This is a
recruitment process for Permanent and Fixed Term appointments at
various hours per fortnight, with the possibility extension(s)
and/or permanency.
We are
seeking experienced Senior Social Workers to join our dynamic
team within Older Adult Mental
Health.
We currently
have THREE positions: ONE Full Time and TWO Part Time at 45.6 hours
per fortnight.
Inpatient Older
Adult (1.0 FTE): Newly developed and designed contemporary
older adult mental health inpatient unit specifically for those
with neurological and behavioural issues. Opens 18th
August 2026.
Older Adult Hospital
in the Home (0.6 FTE): As part of this team, you will play
a key role in delivering acute and subacute care to consumers in
the comfort of their home, supporting clinical pathways that mirror
inpatient care.
Supported Transition
and In Reach (STAIR, 0.6 FTE): Newly established team
providing in reach to Residential Aged Care services to provide
specialist support and prevent admission to hospital.
Successful applicants across
these teams will be responsible for planning, implementing,
coordinating and evaluating time limited Social Work services to
consumers and families/significant others in the specialty area of
Older Adult Mental Health, using advanced Social Work clinical
practice from a recovery orientated, trauma informed and positive
aging perspective. Senior Social Workers evaluate consumer safety
and quality of care, supervise Social Work staff, students and
support staff in the unit/clinical area, as well as coordinate
duties and manage performance.
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!
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
Tarryn Burrows, Social Work Coordinator on 08 9431
2803.
If
you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions
below:
Your
application should include:
1. A copy of
your current CV
2. A
statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3
pages:
- Demonstrated extensive
relevant clinical experience and knowledge and advanced skills
in appropriate assessment, treatment and evaluation within the
Social Work specialty area of Older Adult Mental
Health.
- Demonstrated ability to
plan, develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate Social Work
services including application of quality improvement
principles and practices.
- Demonstrated high level
time management, administrative and organisational skills when
planning, providing and monitoring Social Work
services.
- Demonstrated ability to
work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
setting.
- Current knowledge of
legislative obligations for Equal Opportunity, Disability
Services and Work Health and Safety, and how these impact on
employment and service delivery.
3. The names and contact
details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your
suitability for this role.
*Please note: All
selection criteria will be assessed throughout the recruitment
process*
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
Are you
eligible? 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 a criminal records screening and integrity
checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking
a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be
required to undertake a working with children check (if required
for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask
referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of
ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not
necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part
of the appointment process.
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.
