Job Description
Are you ready for an exciting career opportunity where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of community members, while living and working in one of Australia's most unique tropical island locations? Enjoy a rewarding role, a welcoming community and enviable work-life balance.
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The Indian Ocean Territories Administration (IOTA) is currently seeking a motivated, experienced, and suitably qualified Social Worker to join our team as a Community Social Worker within the Indian Ocean Territories Health Service (IOTHS) based on Christmas Island.
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This is a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality, person-centred social work services within a multidisciplinary health team while supporting the wellbeing of the communities of Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
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About the Role
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The key responsibilities of the Community Social Worker position include:
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Delivering a range of evidenced-based clinical practise including individual and group interventions, counselling, case management, assessments and care plans.
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Working with a sound understanding of the World Health Organization's Social Model of Health and the Social Determinants of Health to support a holistic, person-centred approach to care.
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Liaising and negotiating with team members and community-based service agencies in regards to the provision of appropriate services.
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Participating in staff and community education and health promotion.
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Participating in the multidisciplinary team to contribute to the assessment, treatment and discharge planning for clients within the Indian Ocean Territories.
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The role also includes providing skilled support and mentoring to the Community Services Officer based on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.



Semi-regular travel to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands is required to deliver outreach services and counselling, strengthen local service delivery, and foster collaborative relationships with community stakeholders.
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About You
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To be considered, applicants must possess:
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Relevant qualification in Social Work and eligibility for, or current, full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
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Valid Western Australian Working with Children Check
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Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain a Baseline Security Clearance
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The successful applicant will also be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment and successfully complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
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What's in it for You?
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In addition to a rewarding career supporting the health and wellbeing of these vibrant island communities, you'll enjoy a competitive remuneration package and a range of attractive benefits, including :
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Base salary between $118,009 to $132,095, plus
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Employer contribution to superannuation at 16% of base salary, plus
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Additional allowances including District Allowance starting from $****** per fortnight in addition to base salary, plus
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Generous leave entitlements, including 27 days of Annual Leave, plus
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Annual return airfares assistant to Perth for yourself and eligible dependents, plus
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Relocation assistance including packing, door-to-door delivery and storage will be provided if relocating to the Indian Ocean Territories, plus
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Heavily subsidised housing and vehicle relocated or provided, depending on availability, if relocating to the Indian Ocean Territories.
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Applications close 4.00pm (Christmas Island local time) (CXT) (UTC+7), Friday, 04 September ****
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📌 Community Social Worker (New South Wales)
🏢 CRANAplus
📍 New South Wales