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TeamOur NWRH Social Workers team practices collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support vulnerable people experiencing an acute medical event and likely to require lifestyle adjustment, inpatient discharge planning, and identified social care needs during and post their hospitalisation. Reporting to the manager of Social Work services, our dynamic and supportive team provides psychosocial support to inpatients and outpatients at both hospital sites and supports communitybased social workers who focus on hospital avoidance, wellness and reablement, and groupwork support through Primary Health funded services. Our team proactively engages with the multidisciplinary team and external agencies to ensure best outcomes for our patients, promotes a culture of shared learning and respect for diverse perspectives, and works cohesively across acute and community services.RoleAs a member of the Hospitals North/North West Social Work team, you will contribute to the development, provision, and evaluation of social work services for patients of the hospital and their families and/or the community in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Australian Association of Social Workers and the Code of Conduct of the Hospitals North/North West.Practice across all other clinical caseloads including Medicine, Surgery and Emergency.Receive ongoing support and supervision from a Senior Social Worker.Be part of a team built on collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork.You will be required to participate in a weekend on-call Social Work Service. Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.Why TasmaniaThe 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. Tasmania offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmanias public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients, embracing a lifestyle that enables extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.Details of AppointmentFixedterm, fulltime dayworker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, from 3 November 2025 until 27 November 2026. Hours are to be negotiated with the successful applicant. For a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar fulltime, parttime, and casual vacancies.Salary$73,834 to $111,364 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.Salary PackagingYoull have access to a salary package and a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010, $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year, and other benefits if eligible.Benefits Available to Eligible CandidatesTravel 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.More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.EligibilityTertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).Hold, or be eligible for, full 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.Current Working with Children Registration.Preferred / Desirable CriteriaCurrent Drivers Licence.Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on preemployment checks.Statement of Duties531831, 534719, 534720, 534721, 534722 Social Worker HP12 (Sep 2025) WWCR.docxApplication GuideDepartment of Health Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docxHow to ApplyApply online. Click the Apply button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 12 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.ContactBarbara BattenManager Social WorkPhone: (03) 6493 6278Email: [email protected] it is Like Working at the Department of HealthCompassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values. Listen to lived experiences from within the department through staff stories and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!Make It Tasmania Move for a great lifestyle.One Health Podcast Spotify, Apple.Tasmanian Health Careers Tasmanian.We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr