Base pay range
A$130,663.00/yr - A$146,130.00/yr
Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $130,663 - $146,130
(including salary $110,873 - $124,173)
Allied Health, Katherine Hospital
Katherine
One full time ongoing vacancy is available.
Apply your professional expertise in social work services and strength-based assessments and enjoy the benefits of living in the Big Rivers Region.
The Katherine 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.
Role overview – 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 also 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 driver’s licence or ability to obtain one, and willingness to travel by car, 4WD, or light aircraft to remote communities
Remuneration and advantages
- Competitive remuneration package
- 12% Superannuation
- 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave
- 17.5% leave loading
- Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities
Location and region – The Top End of the Northern Territory offers diverse medicine and Katherine serves the Big Rivers Region with a broad Indigenous population and access to regional attractions and outdoor activities.
Relocation assistance may be available to successful applicants.
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Contact for vacancy information
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Quote vacancy number: 29582
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications. For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit
Seniority level
- Not Applicable
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Health Care Provider
Industries
- Hospitals and Health Care
Katherine’s community spirit makes it an easy place to meet people and make new friends. Relocation assistance may be available to successful applicants.
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🏢 Northern Territory Government
📍 Katherine