This is a Permanent Part Time
appointment at 30.4 hours per fortnight.
EMHS is committed to ensuring that
our services are delivered by people who are representative of the
diverse communities we assist.
We wholly embrace diversity and
inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages,
races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family
responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal
people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals
with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people
with disability.
Eligibility to
Apply: 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).
Other Conditions: 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.
This position 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.
Position Profile: We are seeking to appoit to the
position of Senior Social Worker whi, as part of a
multidisciplinary team, will plan, implement, coordinate and
evaluate Social Work services to patients in the East Metro Eating
Disorder Specialist Service (EMEDSS) using advanced Social Work
clinical practice skills. This position plans, implements and
evaluates patient safety and quality of care and works as part of
the EMEDSS multidisciplinary team to create and deliver group
programs to EMEDSS consumers. The successful applicant will also
practice as a Senior Social Worker and ensures practice is in
accordance with the Australian Association of Social Workers
Practice Standards 2023 and Code of Ethics 2020 and EMHS policies
and guidelines.
Area Profile: Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner
city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley
Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers
tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and
elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also
a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and
excellence in medical research and patient care.
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.
- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your
choice. For information on superannuation
click here.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage
you to contact Linda Tierney on 0481057307.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please
contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance
during business hours.
Application
Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply
online.
It is preferable for your referee
to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised to
write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than
2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises
your experience and how you are able to meet the position
requirements. These documents should be complete and
ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow
sufficient time to complete the online application process as you
will be required to answer various questions and attach your
documentation.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS
WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
