Social Worker Level 2

Position Classification
:
Social Worker Level 2
Requisition :

REQ
627688
Employment Type
:

Casual
Remuneration
:$47.98 to $54.94 per hour (plus casual loading and allowances)
Hours Per Week
:up to 38 hrs
Location
:

STATEWIDE
Applications Close
:

This is a rolling requisition and the job advertisement will remain open until all positions are filled. Completed applications will be reviewed once they are submitted.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of Australia's largest health system by joining the statewide NSW Health Deployment Program in the Central Resource Unit (CRU).

We are looking for a Social Worker to provide specialist social work service to consumers and their carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with NSW Health policies and procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. The position will also participate in professional development, clinical supervision, teaching, quality activities and other relevant departmental and administrative duties.

The Social Worker workforce will be deployed to locations across NSW Health from anywhere between two to 13 weeks to support short-term staffing needs. You will have the flexibility to work for short periods of time, with the opportunity to stay longer and work across a variety of health settings when on deployment.

To learn more about the locations of our Local Health Districts and Specialty Networks, visit our NSW Health website. There is also more information about working in our rural and regional areas at Imagine Rural.

• With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
• Experience new, different, and positive environments with flexibility through the Deployment program.
• Your accommodation, travel (flights and car hire), meals and some out-of-pocket costs will be paid under the NSW Health Travel Policy with the assistance of our team.
• You may be eligible for some allowances and the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme while on deployment #ruralhealthincentives.
• Get access to a range of learning opportunities through the support of our very own deployment educator.
• Wellness benefits including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Free annual influenza vaccination.
• We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (support is available Stepping Up website), LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you would like more information, review the Position Description and join our Webinar.

To find out more about applying for this position and to start your application, click the APPLY FOR JOB button at the top.

To be considered for this position, you will need to attach your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and respond to the targeted questions in the questionnaire.

Only candidates with current Work Rights in Australia documentation (Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, NZ Citizens with a current passport or valid work Visa) will be considered.

• A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). To be appointed as a Level 2 Health Professional evidence must be provided of three years' clinical experience.
• Provide examples of your experience in a health-related field and ability to provide a range of Social Work interventions.
• Detail your ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide examples of your understanding of, and commitment to quality processes, and the application of evidenced based practice within social work.
• Current drivers’ licence with capacity and willingness to travel to NSW Health business and service locations throughout NSW which will include overnight stays in regional / remote areas. These deployments will make up the majority of your time in the position.
• Please specify how you found out about this vacancy.

For role related queries or questions contact MoH-NSWHealth Deployment Program .gov.au

• This is an NSW Health Category A position. For more information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases policy. If you have any current evidence of vaccination against these, upload them with your application. Your current vaccination status will not impact your application. If you are the preferred candidate, you will be responsible for covering the costs of any remaining vaccination requirements.
  
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