Senior Social Worker
Join the North Metropolitan Health Service to work as a Senior Social Worker at Osborne Park Older Adult Mental Health Service.
0.5 FTE available, permanent part‑time, fixed‑term part‑time or casual appointments with possibility of extension and/or permanency.
What the Role Involves
Help older adults transition safely and smoothly out of hospital.
Work within a small, friendly inpatient team, providing person‑centred care, psychosocial support and holistic care planning.
Coordinate with patients, families and carers to ensure smooth transitions back to the community.
Provide an advanced level of clinical social work services in accordance with qualified standards and codes of ethics.
Contribute as a senior staff member to the multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver person‑centred social work services and psychosocial support to older adults in the inpatient mental health unit.
Collaborate with patients, families and carers to develop holistic care plans and facilitate smooth discharge.
Advise and support multidisciplinary team in respect of social work interventions.
Maintain clinical documentation, case notes and ensure adherence to qualified practice standards and ethics.
What We Offer
Generous salary packaging to increase take‑home pay.
Qualified and career development opportunities.
Diverse and inclusive culture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Applicants must:
Be Australian citizens or permanent residents for permanent positions; provide evidence of right to work for fixed‑term appointments.
Hold a current ‘C’ or ‘C.A.’ class driver’s licence.
Undergo criminal records screening, integrity checking and may require a working‑with‑children check and pre‑employment health assessment.
Application Process
Contact Monique Francis on to discuss the role prior to applying online at Ensure you provide:
A statement addressing selection criteria 2, 3 and 4 within two pages (as outlined in the attached JDF).
Detailed resume showing qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to the position.
References from two (2) referees (preferably recent supervisors).
We look forward to receiving your application.
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Required Skill Profession
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