Job Description

The Team
The Hospitals North West Social Work team provides comprehensive psychosocial care to patients, families and carers across the North West region of Tasmania. The team works across acute, sub‑acute and community settings, including maternity services, women’s and children’s services, medical, surgical, rehabilitation and emergency care.

Based primarily within the Women’s and Children’s Ward, this role works closely with a broad multidisciplinary team including medical, nursing, allied health and community service providers to deliver coordinated, person‑centred care. As part of a regional service, the team collaborates across sites and services and supports continuity of care for patients and families.

The Social Work team is committed to high‑quality, culturally safe and inclusive practice, with a strong focus on child safety, wellbeing and advocacy for vulnerable people. Team members are supported through professional supervision, peer support and ongoing career development opportunities.

The Role

In the role of Social Worker, you will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality social work services within Women’s and Children’s services, with flexibility to work across other clinical areas as required. This includes participation in an after‑hours on‑call roster.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide psychosocial assessment and intervention, collaborate with internal and external services, and support integrated care planning for patients and their families while contributing to service quality and continuous improvement.

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

Position Features:

• Will be required to work on site, may be required to attend home visits and agency visits.
• Travel between the North West Regional Hospital, Mersey Community Hospital and other areas may be required.
• Participation in an after-hours on call Social Work Service will be required.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Working in North West Tasmania means great career opportunities without the big‑city stress. Enjoy short commutes, friendly communities, and spending your time off by the coast, in the bush or at a local café. It’s an easy place to settle into if you’re moving from interstate or overseas, and a region where you can build your career while enjoying where you live.

Want to know more? Discover what life’s like in North West Tasmania here

Details of appointment:

Permanent, full time day worker (on call) position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing ASAP.

*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: $73834 to $111,364 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

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 benefits if eligible.

Allowances:

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• 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 Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

• Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

• Overseas qualified Social Work candidates require a “certification of eligibility” letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership to the AASW

  Or where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements

• Full member of Australian Association of Social Workers

• Current Working with Children Registration.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

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.

Statement of Duties:

• 531831, 534719, 534720, 534721, 534722 Social Worker HP1-2 (FEB 2026) 0003.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

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

Barbara Batten
Manager Social Work
Email address: barbara.batten@ths.tas.gov.au

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