Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Allied Health
Job title Social Worker Designation Professional 1
Job type Full-time Duration Ongoing / Fixed for 12 months
Salary $73,100 - $93,041 Location Darwin
Position number 46783 RTF 360088 Closing 18/11/2026
Contact Officer Sally Mannion 0436 816 101 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360088

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Deliver high quality, culturally appropriate and effective social work services within NT Health.
Context statement
NT Health provides integrated allied health services in a variety of service settings including acute and sub-acute care, primary health
care, aged care and mental health. Currently seeking applicants for the position of new graduate or early career Social Worker in an
acute hospital setting. This position will require the applicant to work within an extended hours service model, which may include
weekends (as applicable).
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide timely, clinically and culturally appropriate social work services under supervision within a multidisciplinary framework.
2. Participate in professional development and research activities under guidance.
3. Provide clinical supervision and/or support to students and relevant staff as appropriate.
4. Manage a caseload within a dynamic and evolving work environment to ensure timelines and health outcomes are met.
5. Participate in continuous quality improvement and service development activities at a local level to ensure delivery of
contemporary social work services
6. Ensure clinical and corporate records are maintained, including accurate documentation and statistics
7. Contribute to the achievement of work unit goals and key performance indicators
8. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken
in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
9. Foster a positive workplace culture through professional work practices and role modelling behaviour in accordance with NT
Health values.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Relevant qualifications in social work that meets membership eligibility requirements of the Australian Association of Social
Workers
2. Ability to develop clinical social work skills providing a clinical service to patients and families/carers
3.



Awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture and an ability to interact effectively with patients and families/carers of
diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
4. Developed communication, interpersonal skills, conflict management skills, with experience working in a team workplace to
achieve positive health outcomes.
5. Ability to efficiently and effectively manage a patient caseload and a demonstrated commitment to professional development.
6. Knowledge of continuous quality improvement strategies.

Desirable
1. Experience in the use of office based computer programs and databases.
Further information
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a
criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This
role carries specific immunisation requirements. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body
substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances) - check with contact person.

Approved: August 2023 Renae Moore, Chief Allied Health Officer

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Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Allied Health
Job title Social Worker Designation Professional 2
Job type Full-time Duration Ongoing / Fixed for 12 months
Salary $95,697 - $114,104 Location Darwin
Position number 46783 RTF 360088 Closing 18/11/2026
Contact Officer Sally Mannion 0436 816 101 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360088

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Deliver high quality, culturally appropriate and effective Social Work services within NT Health.
Context statement
NT Health provides integrated allied health services in a variety of service settings including acute and sub-acute care, primary health
care, aged care and mental health. Currently seeking applicants for the position of social worker in an acute hospital setting.




Applicants with three years post graduate experience sought with preference to applicants with acute hospital experience
(particularly in psychosocial assessment, complex discharge planning, bereavement, domestic and family violence assessments, safety
planning and guardianship applications). This position will require the applicant to work within an extended hours service model,
which may include weekends (as applicable).

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide timely, clinically and culturally appropriate social work services under minimal supervision within a multidisciplinary

framework.
2. Provide feedback to senior staff and management on program and clinical issues.
3. Provide clinical/professional supervision and/or support to students and relevant staff
4. Prioritise and manage a caseload within a dynamic and evolving work environment to ensure timelines and health outcomes

are met.
5. Co-ordinate and/or contribute to continuous quality improvement and service development activities at a local or regional

level to ensure delivery of contemporary social work services.
6. Contribute to the achievement of work unit goals and key performance indicators.
7. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken

in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
8. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Relevant qualifications in social work that meets membership eligibility requirements of the Australian Association of Social

Workers
2. Post graduate experience in providing contemporary high level clinical social work services to patients and families/carers.
3. Demonstrated awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture and proven experience in working effectively with patients

and families/carers of diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
4. Well developed communication, interpersonal skills, negotiation and conflict management skills, with experience working in a

team environment to achieve positive health outcomes.
5. Demonstrated ability to provide clinical supervision of students and/or staff and a commitment to professional development.
6. Proven ability to implement and complete continuous quality improvement and service development activities.
7. Proven ability to efficiently and effectively manage a high volume workload.
Desirable
1. Post-graduate qualifications or experience in clinical education, leadership / management or speciality practice area.

Further information
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a
criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This
role carries specific immunisation requirements. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body
substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances) - check with contact person.

📌 Social Worker (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Darwin