Social Workers - Rehabilitation Aged and Community Services at ACT Health

Canberra, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

120057.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Work, Clinical Supervision, Service Improvement, Professional Development, Team Collaboration, Community Health, Aged Care, Patient Support, Engagement, Mentoring, Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Communication, Empathy, Problem Solving, Advocacy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: 1 X Full Time Permanent and 1 X Part Time (18.38 hours per week) Temporary 6 Months with possibility of extension and or permanency Classification: Health Professional Level 3 (PN 26493, other) Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services, ACT Section: Social Work Closing Date: 15 February 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions • 12.5%25 Superannuation. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. • Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval) About the Role: The Rehabilitation Aged and Community Services (RACS) Social Work Team is comprised of a Community Team and an Inpatient Team. Our teams cover a range of clinical areas, including Community Health Centres, Canberra Hospital (Aged Care Wards), and University of Canberra Hospital. We support qualified Social Workers with a range of opportunities, including learning and practice development support from our Clinical Lead Social Worker, engagement in service improvement activities, access to regular clinical supervision and in-house professional development, as well as access to funded professional development after completion of your first 12 months. You will also have the opportunity to rotate between different work areas, and to develop your own supervision skills with provision of supervision to Junior Social Workers and Students. We are currently seeking to fill the following positions: 1 X Full-time permanent HP3 position to be located initially on our Aged Care Units at Canberra Hospital. 1 X Part-time temporary HP3 (up to 18.38 hours per week) with possibility of extension and or permanency, to be located initially in the Community based RADAR Team (Rapid Assessment of the Deteriorating Aged at Risk). Please Note: From this round a merit list may be created to fill similar roles over the next 12 months. Applications without a response to selection criteria will not be considered. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act2011 is required. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Aaron Morison on (02) 5103 6312 or at Aaron.Morison@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The role involves working within the Rehabilitation Aged and Community Services Social Work Team, covering various clinical areas. Responsibilities include supporting qualified Social Workers, engaging in service improvement activities, and providing supervision to Junior Social Workers and Students.