About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Social Worker for an urgent temporary contract with an Older Persons Mental Health Service in Burnie, North West TAS.
This contract runs from 21 September to 27 November 2026, working Monday to Friday days, 8:30am to 5:06pm (76 hours per fortnight). No planned leave will be approved during the contract due to staffing roster requirements. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality, recovery focused mental health services to older persons in a community setting, providing expert clinical knowledge in the management of consumers with complex mental health needs.
- Pay Rate: $70 - $85 per hour + Super
- Location: Burnie, Tasmania
- Contract Length: 21 September to 27 November 2026
- Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:06pm, 76 hours per fortnight
- No weekends, nights or on-call
- No planned leave approvals during the contract period
About You:
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work with eligibility for AASW membership (essential)
- Working with Vulnerable People registration, Tasmania (essential)
- Demonstrated experience working with mental health clients in a community setting (essential)
- Available to commit to the full contract period
- Advanced clinical assessment and case management skills
- Solid communication, documentation and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
- Eligible to work in Australia
About Us:
MediRecruit provides a specialist healthcare recruitment and career advisory service for Allied Health professionals in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Our dynamic team of recruiters have healthcare backgrounds and are passionate about sharing their expert advice.
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How to Apply:
Please apply and one of our Healthcare Specialists will call you for a confidential discussion. Or contact Clare Jones -
[email protected] or 0402 367 899.
📌 Social Worker - Older Persons Mental Health - Contract - Burnie, TAS
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