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Location: Various state-wide locations across regional WA
Unit/Division: WA Country Health Service - WACHS - Central Office
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, Casual
Wander out yonderand experience the best of regional WA by working as a SeniorSocial Worker with the WA Country HealthService.
We are anorganisation committed to providing innovative, high quality,consumer-centred healthcare locally to support healthy, thrivingregional communities throughout WesternAustralia
Aboutthis opportunity
We areseeking qualified and enthusiastic Social Workers for senior rolesacross the WA Country Health Service. As a Senior Social Worker,you will plan, coordinate, and provide a Social Work service to adesignated caseload of inpatient, outpatient and/or communityclients. You will also undertake supervisory and administrativeduties as part of the WACHS service provision.
The JobDescription Form (attached) provides a full statement ofduties.
The ApplicantInformation (attached) provides additional information about theapplication process, regions and working at WACHS.
Further informationabout this position
This is anopen-ended Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time/Part Time,Fixed Term Full Time/Part Time, and Casual appointments. Thisincludes the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Thefollowing must be noted:
- Thepanel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications andwill assess on a regular basis.
- Interviews may not beconducted as part of the process, but applicants may becontacted if additional information is required.
- Refereeswill be contacted as part of the assessmentprocess.
- If youare successful to the pool, you will be considered for allsuitable vacancies across hospitals and health services in the7 WACHS regions for the duration of the pool without having tore-apply for each individual position. You will be able toindicate your regional preferences and availability forpositions.
- Appointments may be madefrom this pool until 08/05/2026.
EmployeeBenefits: In addition to the great salary, our employeesenjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line withoperational requirements):
- On andfrom 1 July 2025 the salary scale for HSO Level P2 willincrease to $122,597 - $130,265 p.a pro rata
- 11.5%employer contributed superannuation into a fund of yourchoice
- Accessto generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional developmentopportunities and study leave/assistance
- Flexibleworking arrangements
- Generousleave entitlements and flexible leave arrangements
- Otherprofessional and location-based allowances
Apply onlineby clicking the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom ofthis page. The following must be provided:
- Acomprehensive CV that summarises your experience
- Astatement addressing the work related requirements withexamples to demonstrate your skills and experience. The workrelated requirements are found in the attached Job DescriptionForm (page 4). This is essential for your applicationto be considered.
- Thenames and contact details of two (2) recent professionalreferees. It is preferable for one to be your currentsupervisor or manager.
Successfulapplicants will be required to:
- Provideevidence of their Australian citizenship or permanent residencyto be considered for a permanent position in the WA publicsector.
- Undertake criminalrecords screening and integrity checks; this may also includereferees commenting on your integrity and past demonstration ofethical behaviour.
- Completion of asatisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA) andWorking With Children's Check (WA WWC Check). For furtherinformation please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
AboutWACHS
The WACountry Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health systemin Australia. The organisation comprisesseven regions,with a strong network of public hospitals, health services andhealth centres located acrossrural and remote WesternAustralia. Working with us will expose you to a range of career optionsalong with living in vibrant country communities. There is awealth of information about living and working in country WA, whichyou can access from our website .
WACHS iscommitted to living our values .A key focus is on Community where we apply: Compassion, Quality,Integrity, Equity and Curiosity.
Commitment toDiversity
WA Health iscommitted to eliminating all forms of discrimination in theprovision of our service. We embrace diversity and stronglyencourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people withdisabilities.
We arecommitted to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce whereevery employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that adiverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation tomeet our community's needs. We welcome applicants of allbackgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitablefuture and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66Rand 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applicationsfrom people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, peoplefrom culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women andyouth (24 years of age and under).
Lodgement is systemgenerated. Any submissions on, or after 4pm will not beaccepted.
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If youexperience difficulties while applying online, please contactEmployee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance duringbusiness hours.
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