About the Opportunity

As part of a multidisciplinary team the Senior Social Worker plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates Social Work services to patients in the designated clinical specialty area using advanced Social Work clinical practice skills. Plans, implements and evaluates patient safety and quality of care. Supervises Social Work staff and supports staff in the unit/clinical area. Practices as a Senior Social Worker and ensures practice is in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Workers Practice Standards 2023 and Code of Ethics 2020 and EMHS policies and guidelines. This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent and Fixed Term appointments at various hours, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/04/2027.

Area Profile

Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Western Australia's longest-serving hospital and renowned for contributing to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care. It is a 450-bed hospital, with an extensive range of services including Adult major trauma, complex and elective surgical care, highly specialised surgical services, tertiary mental health and specialist medical services. Bentley Health Service (BHS) is a fully accredited public hospital located 10km from the Perth CBD and forms part of the Royal Perth Bentley Mount Lawley Group. BHS provides quality healthcare to the community, specialising in the delivery of rehabilitation, community child and adolescent health,



mental health care and aged care services. The range of services includes specialist outpatient services, Allied Health, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Gynaecology and Urology. Mount Lawley Hospital is part of the Royal Perth Bentley Mount Lawley Group and is located just minutes from the Perth CBD offering a range of services including Outpatient clinics, general medical, rehabilitation and geriatric services, surgical, day procedures and endoscopy. Click here for more information about our hospitals.

Employee Perks

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Flexible leave arrangements.
- Other professional and location-based allowances.
- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For information on superannuation click here .
- Fitness Passport- discounted access to select gyms, pools, and fitness centres across Australia
- Discounted Smart Rider for travel to work

Eligibility to Apply

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. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote applications from people with disability. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to support you through the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] to let us know if you require any adjustments to take part in the application or selection process.

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. This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Help in submitting your application

If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

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📌 Senior Social Worker (Perth)
🏢 East Metropolitan Health Service
📍 Perth