Manager, Social Work
Lead, inspire, and make a difference as our Social Work Manager at Manning Base Hospital!
Remuneration: $130,658 - $133,835 per annum + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 5
Location: Manning Base Hospital, Taree
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ555120
Applications Close: Monday, 3rd March 2025
Where you'll be working:
Join the dedicated team at Manning Base Hospital and make a real difference in the vibrant communities of Taree, Forster, Tuncurry, and beyond!
Our 180-bed rural hospital offers a diverse caseload and a full range of specialties, giving you the opportunity to expand your skills while having a meaningful impact on the wider community.
Enjoy an unbeatable lifestyle with pristine beaches, picturesque rivers, lush green mountains, and a welcoming, multicultural community. With affordable housing and a high standard of living, this is the perfect place to grow your career while embracing a relaxed coastal lifestyle.
About the role:
Manning Base Hospital is seeking a Social Work Manager to lead a team of passionate and dedicated allied health professionals, ensuring the highest standard of care for our diverse and thriving community.
As part of our leadership team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping service delivery, fostering innovation, and driving continuous improvement in patient care. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance outcomes, provide mentorship to staff, and contribute to a supportive and forward-thinking workplace culture.
You will receive support across the district from professional colleagues, the allied health directorate, and the Manning and Wingham Hospital Executive Team.
About you:
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated leader with strong negotiation skills, exceptional people management abilities, and a positive leadership style to inspire and support our dedicated team.
Requirements:
- Bachelor in Social Work or equivalent with eligibility for membership with Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, job share arrangements will be considered.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Jennifer Fishpool on Jenny.Fishpool@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
