Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Social Worker - Level 4
Remuneration: $121, $124,607.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 20
Requisition ID: REQ610759
Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
Are you a talented Social Worker looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?
About the role:
The Senior Social Worker is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team (MDT), providing quality services to renal patients/clients of the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) to meet their health and wellbeing needs. The Renal multidisciplinary team includes a Nephrologist, Nurse Practitioner, Dietitian, Pharmacist, Aboriginal Health Care Worker and Nurses. The role will work across a variety of settings including hospital, dialysis units and community and will collaborate with other health professionals to support end stage kidney disease patients to live well. There is also the opportunity to travel to other sites across the District to support services, patients and community.
As the Renal Senior Social Worker, you will be responsible for:
* Provision of a comprehensive, high level, quality clinical services in line with best practice, including services of a complex nature, to people across MLHD.
* Providing a consultative service and clinical expertise in renal psychosocial issues.
* Providing high quality Social Work supervision, education and support of Social Work staff, allied health assistants and students across where required.
What MLHD offer:
* Relocation Support - Assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community
* Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
* Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
* Flexible Working Arrangements
* Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
* Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
* Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* Tertiary qualification in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
* Advanced clinical skills, knowledge, and experience in delivery of high-quality evidence based Social Work in the field of healthcare and chronic disease related psychosocial supports.
* Strong leadership within a multidisciplinary team setting
* Excellence in communication skills and problem-solving
More information:
* Click here for the Position Description
* Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Kelly-Anne Marchioni – Renal Stream Manager on for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 3 weeks
MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
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