Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - Allied Health Services

Applications must be submitted by Thursday 19 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 3

$70,033 to $75,114 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Make a difference as a Social Work Assistant with the Royal Hobart Hospital Social Work team.

The Team

Join the Social Work team at the Royal Hobart Hospital working in a supportive and values driven team. The Social Work Team works across a variety of hospital in patient units including acute medical and surgical, subacute, aged care and women's and children's. The work is dynamic and fast paced.

The Role

The Social Work Assistant will:

- Under the direction and supervision of a Social Worker or in accordance with an approved care plan provide information and assist clients with the completion and lodging of forms.
- Provide general administrative and procedural assistance to clients, stakeholders and Social Work Services including receiving and recording information and phone calls from clients and referrers as required.
- Participate in team meetings, ongoing education and professional development opportunities.

You will need

- Experience, knowledge, skills, and the ability to work in a patient care environment assisting patients/clients under the direction of the Social Worker.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member with a wide range of health professionals.
- Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgement,



and flexibility, and carry out secure working practices within a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Details of appointment

Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 6 months

*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.

$70,033 to $75,114 per annum pro rata.Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

- Salary range is in accordance withPublic Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Benefits available to eligible candidates

- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Advantages can be found here

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

- Knowledge and understanding of health and community-based resources




- Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent qualification
- Experience in direct client/patient work in a health or human services setting

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Agency:

Department of Health

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📌 Social Work Assistant (530334) (Hobart)
🏢 Tasmanian Government
📍 Hobart