Department of Health Tasmania - Cairns QLD

The North West Regional Hospital is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality. A rare and exciting opportunity has become available for a Social Worker - Aboriginal Health to join our team. The Social Work team practices collaboratively with the wider multidiscipline health team to support:

- Vulnerable people experiencing an acute medical event and likely to require lifestyle adjustment.
- Identified social care needs during and post their hospitalisation.

The Team

The North West Regional Hospital is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality. A rare and exciting opportunity has become available for a Social Worker - Aboriginal Health to join our team. The Social Work team practices collaboratively with the wider multidiscipline health team to support:

- Vulnerable people experiencing an acute medical event and likely to require lifestyle adjustment.
- Inpatient discharge planning.
- Identified social care needs during and post their hospitalisation.

The Role

Social Worker-Aboriginal Health will:

- Ensure patients who self-identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander have their psychosocial needs assessed and are supported and connected appropriately with relevant services.
- In collaboration with multidiscipline healthcare teams, support the North West region of Tasmania to provide culturally sensitive, safe and accessible health care to patients.
- Have access to cultural support, professional development, supervision from a Senior Social Worker

You will need

- Identify as Aboriginal and have sound knowledge of the health issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Demonstrated ability to promote and champion health system improvements for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers
- Ability to build effective relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities.

Note:



- Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania's North West Coast

Tasmania's North West Coast offers an enviable lifestyle, combining affordable living, short commute times and a welcoming community with easy access to some of the state's most spectacular natural attractions.

Enjoy a pristine coastline with beautiful beaches and clear blue water, where whale migrations can be spotted each spring and fairy penguin colonies can be enjoyed year-round. With four distinct seasons and a temperate climate, you'll experience warm summers, crisp winters and breathtaking scenery throughout the year.

From the coast, you're just an hour from magnificent mountain ranges, native forests and some of Tasmania's best walking trails. Add in the world's cleanest air, stunning rural landscapes and an outstanding work-life balance, and it's easy to see why Tasmania's North West Coast is often described as Australia's best kept secret.

Whether you're local to the region or considering a move to Tasmania, the opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life awaits on Tasmania's North West Coast.

Details of appointment

- Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join us.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$81,614 to $117,074 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

- Salary range is in accordance withAllied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other perks if eligible.

Allowances

- Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,529 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

In addition, the following allowances ca

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