Job Description
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ASAP for 8-12 weeks
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Flights covered + FREE accommodation
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Locum rates upto $75 per hour + super
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nExperienced Social Worker required for this NT service. This is a remote 60 bed hospital. The service requires high level skills and demonstrated cultural competence working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. There is a high incidence of domestic and family violence, child neglect and abuse reporting and statutory child removal. n
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nTo be considered, you will have:n
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Relevant qualifications in Social Work that meets membership eligibility requirements of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
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Experience in
acute hospitals, including emergency department and general medicine wards
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Experience in contemporary
DFSV intervention, risk assessment and safety planning
in regional and remote context.
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Proven ability to independently plan and prioritise a high-volume complex workload within an ever changing work environment.
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Ability to work extended hours, including weekends and after-hours shifts, on call (penalty rates apply)
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This role is NOT suitable for new graduates or candidates who don't have PAID hospital experience
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nCases include:n
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Sexual violence
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ED presentations
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Crisis response (adults and paediatrics)
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Guardianship
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Advocacy
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NDIS applications
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Inpatients only – ED, acute wards – general medical, surgical, palliative care,



rehabilitation, maternity and paediatrics
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You must have robust crisis response and experience with victims of domestic and sexual violence
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Join a team of clinicians at different levels from Director, Team leaders, SWs, DTs, OTs, PTs, SPs, AHAs, ALOs, Admin
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You must have relevant experience.
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This role requires you to be eligible for AASW membership
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Overseas trained Social Workers, please do not respond unless your qualifications have been assessed by the AASW
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nJoin my other locums who love this remote health service!n
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nReturn flights reimbursed (upto $****) and free accommodation for locums. A driving license is required for this role.n
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nLocum rates up to $75 per hour + super dependent on experience. Potential for living away from home benefits (more take home pay, usually $5-6 dollars more an hour!).n
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nCome to where the Outback meets the tropics and discover a region full of gorges and misty waterfalls, thermal springs and ancient cultures. This region is a nature lovers paradise.n
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nTo apply for this role or to enquire about our other vacancies, please contact Rachael – Allied Health Division Lead at CC Medical on or email n
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My contactable days are Monday – Friday. If you need to contact me over the weekend, please send an email.
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📌 Locum Hospital Social Worker (Katherine)
🏢 CC Medical
📍 Katherine