Social Worker (Level 1/2) – Mental Health Acute Units – Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee Local Health District

JOB DESCRIPTION

Employment Type: Full Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities available
Position Classification: Social Worker – Level 1/2
Remuneration: $67,442.00 – $97,709.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ422978
Applications Close:  30 August 2023
Vaccination Category: A (including influenza and 3 doses of COVID-19 vaccination)

 

 

Outstanding Experience. Infinite Opportunities.

 

 

Here in the Riverina, we treasure your skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town.

We’ve prepared oodles of goodies to help you move and settle in, including:

  • Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses! Take advantage of novated leasing a new car!
  • Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerations
  • Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family
  • Free confidential counselling services for you and your family

Craving a fresh start somewhere new and actually interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from state-of-the-art hospital that will remind you of the city, to small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured and you’ll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope.

And don’t worry – there are already oodles of young people here to welcome you: at work, in local clubs, at the pub, and down at the river!

There’s heaps to show your family when they come to visit, which is a breeze – you’ll be central to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. (You can always pop home for the weekend on a quick flight if you find a break in your social calendar!)

Want to know more about the community of Wagga Wagga? Visit us here.

 

 

About Your Role

To deliver high quality social work services to patients in accordance with the ethics and standards established by the Australian Association of Social Workers, the health department, and other relevant bodies. The social worker will provide professional social work services to both patients and families/carers through interventions such as:

  • psychosocial assessment and care planning
  • general support counselling
  • crisis and brief intervention
  • assistance with practical matters
  • the provision of information
  • referral and advocacy
  • consultation with and referral to community agencies 

Learn more about the role and requirements here.

 

 

Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD

Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position. 

Go on, you’ve earned a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staff and patient programs – all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Sherylyne Rosengren, Nurse Unit Manager on 02 5943 1740 or [email protected] now for a confidential chat.

 

New applicants must have completed the COVID-19 vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate. Should a medical contraindication certificate be provided, ongoing employment post certificate expiry is conditional to meeting COVID-19 vaccination requirements. 

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

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JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Job Salary

Full time

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