Do
you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the
health of its people and community?
This is for Permanent and
Fixed Term Full Time and Part Time appointments. Fixed Term
appointment will be made with the possibility of extension(s)
and/or permanency.
We currently have 1 Full
Time position avilable for immediate appointment.
What
is our Senior Social Worker role?
Senior Social Worker is
responsible for the provision of advanced social work service to
allocated caseload of clients within designated teams of Graylands
Hospital, in accordance with professional and departmental policies
and practices. This role provides professional supervision and
support to allocated Welfare and Social Work staff as directed by
the Head of Department Social Work.
While your qualifications
and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude
speak louder still. At 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 great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of
benefits (North
Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits)
including:
- Generous
salary packaging to increase take-home pay
- Professional and career
development opportunities
- Diverse
and inclusive culture
Want
to know more about this role?
We encourage
you to contact Liz Shepherd on 08 6159 6882 to discuss how this
role aligns with your personal and career
interests.
We
think you’ll like it here
Our employees
like working here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to
find out what they have to say.
Ready
to join our team?
Applicants
are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough
time to complete the online application process and attach your
documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact
Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during
business hours.
The JDF is
attached for reference. Your application should include:
- A
statement addressing the selection criteria in
no more than 3 pages (as outlined in the attached
JDF).
- A
detailed Resume which sets out your
qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this
position.
- References
- the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is
preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent
supervisor.
Applicants
must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide
references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them
being deemed unsuitable.
Eligibility to
Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent
residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be
considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be
eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary
evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the
period of the contract.
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.
North
Metropolitan Health Service (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 a 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.
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 any access needs or require adjustments to
participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS
Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date
will not be accepted.
We
look forward to receiving your application.
