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!
Fremantle Hospital Mental Health Service is currently seeking
Social Workers to join our dynamic team.
We are committed to
providing high-quality social work services to individuals and
families in need, from a recovery orientated and trauma informed
perspective.
If you believe you have the skills and
qualifications outlined on the Job description form attached, we
invite you to apply!
This is a standard vacancy for appointments for permanent full
time, permanent part time, fixed term full time, and fixed term
part time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
We currently have three vacancies available:
0.5 FTE Social Work position for our new 10 bed adult
inpatient unit in V Block, opening August ****
2 FTE Social Work positions for our adult community mental
health teams
Want to know more?
We encourage you to
contact Tarryn Burrows, Social Work Coordinator, on *******
3***.
Our vision is Excellent health care, every time.
You can
read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.
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.
If you are ready to partner with us see the application




instructions below:
Your application should include:
A copy of your current CV
A statement addressing
criteria 2, 3, 4 and 6
of the essential selection criteria only
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.
Please note, all of the selection criteria will be assessed
throughout the selection/recruitment process.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please
contact Employee Services on ******** for immediate assistance
during business hours.
Employee Benefits
Our employees enjoy a range of perks which may include (in
line with operational requirements):
Professional Development Opportunities and Study
leave/assistance
Flexible working arrangements
Versatile leave arrangements
Other professional and location-based allowances
For further information click
here.
Eligibility
Are you eligible?
To be eligible for a
permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector is




essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent
residency status in Australia.
To be eligible for a fixed term
appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement
to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
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 **** 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
criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the
appointment process.
Referees may also be asked to comment on an
applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical
behaviour.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the
above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar"
vacancies throughout the health service.
In addition to this,
should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised
vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected
from this process.
Both of these options remain valid for a period
of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses
the recruitment decision.
Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or
after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.

📌 Social Worker - Mental Health (Western Australia)
🏢 South Metropolitan Health Service - Fremantle Hospital And Health Service
📍 Western Australia