Overview
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Social Worker
role at
Northern Territory Government
One Fixed vacancy is available for 12 months. Apply your professional expertise in social work services and strength-based assessments and enjoy the benefits of living in the Big Rivers Region.
Base pay range
A$106,626.00/yr - A$126,803.00/yr
Professional 2 - Remuneration Package Range
$106,626 - $126,803 (including salary $90,204 - $107,554)
Location and facility
Allied Health, Katherine Hospital; Katherine
Organisation context
The Katherine District Hospital is an accredited 60-bed non-specialist medical, diagnostic and treatment facility catering for the medical needs of the population of Katherine and surrounding Big River Region. The hospital is known for its friendly and professional approach to the health and wellbeing of its clients and is accredited with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards.
Responsibilities
As a Social Worker within the Allied Health team, you will work across various settings, including acute, sub-acute, community, rehabilitee, domestic family and sexual violence and palliative care, providing vital support to vulnerable populations, particularly Indigenous communities.
Your day-to-day duties involve delivering appropriate Social Work services and culturally sensitive care, advocating for patients, and collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to achieve work unit goals.
You will be responsible for managing a caseload within a dynamic and evolving work environment and contributing to continuous quality improvement and service developments activities.
Qualifications and requirements
Australian tertiary qualification which gives eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
Post-graduate experience in providing contemporary high-level clinical Social Work services
Proven ability to manage a high-volume workload efficiently and effectively
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, family and community structures, and the ability to communicate and work in a culturally safe manner
Current NT drivers' licence or ability to obtain one; willingness to travel by car, 4WD, or light aircraft to remote communities
Benefits and conditions
In return you will receive a competitive remuneration package, including a generous salary, 12% Superannuation, 6 weeks recreational leave and 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% leave loading, excellent professional development and career progression opportunities and a chance to make a real impact in the community you serve.
Location context
The Top End of the Northern Territory offers diverse medicine and tropical conditions. Katherine has a population of about 11,000 and serves the Big Rivers Region (~22,000). The region includes remote communities and cattle stations with a high Indigenous presence. Nearby natural and cultural attractions are listed in the original text.
Relocation and application information
Relocation assistance may be available to successful applicants.
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Contact and vacancy details
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