CRVCID 677357
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start!
Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine.
Fremantle Hospital is a 300-bed specialist hospital focused on providing high-quality aged care, mental health, secondary rehabilitation, planned surgeries and medical services.
Become part of our mental health team at the contemporary Cockburn Health and achieve a sense of fulfillment from making a difference within a new service.
Each day you will come to work in a modern and welcoming facility, and you’ll experience being part of a compassionate and supportive multidisciplinary team who are critical in giving client-focused evidence-based mental health care.
You’ll Have Access To
Public transport
Cockburn train station is within walking distance, and there are several bus stops near the clinic.
Free on-site parking
Although public transport is nearby, if it’s not practical to leave your car at home, limited free on-site parking is available.
Bustling precinct
Set in the bustling Cockburn central west precinct you will have access to numerous shopping and dining experiences.
Join our team today!
By joining us you will become part of a diverse mental health team who are providing care and treatment across the spectrum of mental health disorders to a varied range of clients.
Ultimately the new service at the Cockburn Health will be dedicated to:
* Women's mental health disorders;
* Women’s Eating disorders;
* Withdrawal Management
If you are a passionate and dedicated mental health practitioner with the skills and experience to truly make a difference, and you want to focus on supporting clients with an addiction, reach out to us today or start your job application!
SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.
Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.
Currently we are seeking enthusiastic Social Workers with mental health experience, who will join our Social Workers team contributing as part of a multidisciplinary team, provides Social Work services to patients. Facilitates and promotes patient safety and quality of care. Practices as a Social Worker as per the Australian Association of Social Workers Practice Standards 2013 and Code of Ethics 2010 and/or the Society of Professional Social Workers Code of Ethics and SMHS policies and guidelines.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Joanne McNamara, Deputy Head of Department - Social Work directly on 08 6152 1422.
If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:
Your Application Should Include
* A copy of your current CV and a Cover Letter
* A statement addressing the Essential selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
* The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Employee Benefits
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
* Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
* Flexible working arrangements
* Flexible leave arrangements
* Other professional and location-based allowances
* For further information click here.
Are you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/09/2026 .
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
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