WACHS Social Worker Pool

Wander out yonder and experience the best of regional WA by working as a Social Worker with the WA Country Health Service.

We are an organisation committed to providing innovative, high quality, consumer-centred healthcare locally to support healthy, thriving regional communities throughout Western Australia.

About this opportunity

As a Social Worker with WA Country Health Service, you will plan, coordinate, and provide a social work service to diverse caseloads of inpatient, outpatient and/or community clients. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and have the opportunity to develop broad clinical and professional skills.

New graduates and students in their final semester of study are encouraged to apply.

The Job Description Form and Applicant Information Pack (both attached) provides additional information about the role, application process and working at WACHS.

About WACHS

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia, comprising of a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Working with us will expose you to a range of career options along with living in vibrant country communities. There is a wealth of information about living and working in country WA, which you can access from our website.

Important information to note:

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time/Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time/Part Time, and Casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis throughout the life of the pool.
• Applicants will have the opportunity to indicate their preferred locations and availability for positions.
• Applications will undergo an initial assessment of qualifications, experience and suitability for inclusion in the recruitment pool. Referees will be contacted as part of the assessment process.
• Interviews will not be conducted as part of the recruitment process, but applicants may be contacted if additional information is required.
• Applicants assessed as suitable will be placed in a recruitment pool for current and future vacancies across all WACHS sites. However, inclusion in the pool does not guarantee an offer of employment.
• When vacancies arise, further assessment may be undertaken to determine suitability for appointment to a position.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/06/2027.

Suitability Criteria:

Suitability recognises that a range of factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge, abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational requirements. The suitability requirements below are derived from the Job Description Form and define what will be assessed to determine your suitability for the role.

Applicants should address the following criteria in no more than 3 pages:

• Provide a detailed clinical example demonstrating your knowledge and experience in social work assessment, treatment and evaluation relevant to a rural or remote health setting.
• Outline your skills and experience working effectively and collaboratively with patients/consumers, colleagues and multidisciplinary team members in a clinical setting.
• Provide examples of strategies you use to manage time and clinical caseload within workplace standards and procedures. 
• Provide the names and contact details of two (2) recent professional referees, with at least one being a current or recent supervisor. 

Other essential requirements

• Evidence of a tertiary qualification in Social Work and evidence or eligibility for full membership of the Australia Association of Social Workers (AASW). For final year Social Work students, evidence of your enrolment in the final semester of university.
• Availability to commence employment within the pool validity period (before 30 June 2027).

How to apply:

To be considered for this role, the following items must be provided in support of your job application:

1. A written statement addressing the Suitability Criteria above to outline your skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the role (maximum 3 pages).
2. A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements. 

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online via the ‘Apply Now’ button below. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

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What we offer

In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous leave entitlements and flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances

Eligibility

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. 

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Other Conditions:  WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).  Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.  Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
 
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
 
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.