The Social Work Service is driven by skilled, passionate professionals who share a strong commitment to the values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. Together, they support the people of Southern Tasmania through the State’s tertiary hospital, district hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and community centres, playing a vital role across the care continuum. As a proud part of Allied Health Services, they meaningfully contribute to the organisation’s mission and outcomes.
The Role:
* Provide operational and professional leadership, direction and governance for Social Work Services, including the effective management of human, physical and financial resources.
* Lead the strategic planning, development and implementation of Social Work Services, ensuring efficient and effective clinical services, and promoting excellence in clinical practice and clinical governance for Social Work staff in Allied Health Services.
* Provide leadership and direction in the development of policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for Social Work Services, ensuring compliance with state regulations, accreditation requirements and relevant codes of practice.
You will need:
* Extensive practice expertise and experience as a Social Worker, knowledge of professional and clinical governance and a broad understanding of contemporary health service delivery issues relating to the provision of Social Work services in the publicly funded health system.
* Proven high level management experience in an acute tertiary referral Social Work service and the capacity to provide professional leadership, vision and a contemporary approach to Social Work management.
* Proven ability to achieve outcomes, drive innovation and manage change, including through quality improvement, professional development, service development and research.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, full time, day worker position, working up to 76hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
Salary: Allied Health Professional Manager, Level 5, Grade 4 $158,635 to $160,625 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Benefits:
* Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
* Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers
* Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
* Overseas qualified Social Work candidates require a “certification of eligibility” letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership to the AASW
* Full member of Australian Association of Social Workers
Desirable criteria include relevant postgraduate qualifications in leadership or management.
_equal Opportunity Statement:
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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