Wander out yonder
and experience the best of regional WA by working as a Social
Worker with the WA Country Health Service.
We are an
organisation committed to providing innovative, high quality,
consumer-centred healthcare locally to support healthy, thriving
regional communities throughout Western
Australia.
About this
opportunity
As a Social Worker with WA
Country Health Service, you will plan, coordinate, and provide a
social work service to diverse caseloads of inpatient, outpatient
and/or community clients.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary
team and have the opportunity to develop broad clinical and
professional skills.
Recent graduates and students
in their final semester of study are encouraged to
apply.
The Job Description Form and
Applicant Information Pack (both attached) provides additional
information about the role, application process and working at
WACHS.
About
WACHS
The WA Country Health
Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia,
comprising of a strong network of public hospitals, health services
and health centres located across rural and remote Western
Australia.
Working
with us will expose you to a range of career options along
with living in vibrant country communities.
There is a wealth of
information about living and working in country WA, which you can
access from our website.
Important
information to note:
This is a Recruitment Pool
for Permanent Full Time/Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time/Part Time,
and Casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s)
and/or permanency.
The
panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and
will assess on a regular basis throughout the life of the
pool.
Applicants will have the
opportunity to indicate their preferred locations and
availability for positions.
Applications will
undergo an initial assessment of qualifications, experience and
suitability for inclusion in the recruitment pool.
Referees
will be contacted as part of the assessment
process.
Interviews will not be
conducted as part of the recruitment process, but applicants
may be contacted if additional information is
required.
Applicants assessed as
suitable will be placed in a recruitment pool for current and
future vacancies across all WACHS sites.
However, inclusion in
the pool does not guarantee an offer of employment.
When
vacancies arise, further assessment may be undertaken to
determine suitability for appointment to a
position.
Appointments may be made
from this pool until 30/06/2027.
Suitability
Criteria:
Suitability recognises that
a range of factors contribute to merit, including skills,
knowledge, abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant
operational requirements.
The suitability requirements below are




derived from the Job Description Form and define what will be
assessed to determine your suitability for the role.
Applicants should address
the following criteria in no more than 3 pages:
Provide
a detailed clinical example demonstrating your knowledge and
experience in social work assessment, treatment and evaluation
relevant to a rural or remote health setting.
Outline
your skills and experience working effectively and
collaboratively with patients/consumers, colleagues and
multidisciplinary team members in a clinical
setting.
Provide
examples of strategies you use to manage time and clinical
caseload within workplace standards and
procedures.
Provide
the names and contact details of two (2) recent professional
referees, with at least one being a current or recent
supervisor.
Other essential
requirements
Evidence
of a tertiary qualification in Social Work and evidence or
eligibility for full membership of the Australia Association of
Social Workers (AASW).
For final year Social Work students,
evidence of your enrolment in the final semester of
university.
Availability to commence
employment within the pool validity period (before 30 June
****).
How to
apply:
To be considered for this
role, the following items must be provided in support of your job
application:
A
written statement addressing the Suitability Criteria above to
outline your skills, experience, knowledge and what you will
bring to the role (maximum 3 pages).
A
detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant
experience and ability to meet the position
requirements.
These documents should be
complete and ready to attach prior to applying online via the
'Apply Now' button below.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time
to complete the online application process as you will be required
to answer various questions and attach your
documentation.
For Further Job
Related Information:
What we
offer
In addition to the great
salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may
include (in line with operational requirements):
12%
employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your
choice
Access
to generous salary packaging arrangements
Flexible
working arrangements
Generous
leave entitlements and flexible leave arrangements
Other
professional and location-based allowances
Eligibility
To be eligible for
appointment,



applicants must have valid Australian work rights.
This includes visa holders.
Permanent appointments may be made to
individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas
that enable ongoing employment in Australia.
WA Health is committed to
eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our
service.
We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications
from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from
culturally diverse backgrounds and people with
disabilities.
WA Health supports versatile
working practices within the context of a quality health service.
WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all
buildings, grounds and vehicles.
Other
Conditions: WA Health engages staff in
positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health policies require
applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity
checking as part of the appointment process.
As well as undertaking
a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be
required to undertake a working with children check (if required
for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment.
We may ask
referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of
ethical behaviour.
Please note that adverse information does not
necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part
of the appointment process.
Please note this recruitment
process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health
Assessment (PEHA).
Any offer of employment with WA Country
Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to
ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the
position.
An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of
employment being withdrawn.
Please see the attached WACHS
PEHA Policy for further information.
We are committed to
fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee
feels valued and empowered.
We believe that a diverse team brings
unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's
needs.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to
join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to
achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal
Opportunity Act ****, encourage applications from people living
with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of
age and under).
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on ******** for immediate assistance during business
hours.
Lodgement is system
generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR
EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

📌 Wachs Social Worker Pool (Perth)
🏢 WA Government
📍 Perth