Social Worker - Older People's Mental Health (OPMH)

To apply for this position, please address the following Selection Criteria

1. A bachelor degree in Social Work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
2. Demonstrated effective written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
3. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
4. Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise own work/ caseload.
5. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice.
6. Current licence to drive in NSW with the ability to drive for work purposes.

Need more information?

• View the Position Description for this job
• Find out more about applying for this position
• For role related queries or questions please contact Anita Willey on Anita.Willey@health.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6330 5850 or 0436 398 038

Help with your application

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. For guidance with the application process, please visit our website page.

If the selection panel identifies a surplus of suitable candidates for the role, an eligibility list may be created where candidates may be offered casual, permanent or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 12 months.

Identified role

This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants will be required to demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria. Applicants can upload their Confirmation of Aboriginality as an attachment to their application.

Stepping Up – Close the Gap

The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information about this please contact Ashleigh Knight from the AES on (02) 6882 8100 or via email ashleigh.knight@aes.org.au. Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

If you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2018_009. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.

Working visas

Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable applicant for permanent appointment is identified.

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