Social Worker

4 weeks ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Central Highlands Rural Health Part time
About this role

We are currently accepting applications for a Social Worker (Grade 2) to join our Mental Wellbeing team on a fixed-term position until June 30, 2026.

Role Statement

This position is for an experienced social worker with a focus on providing services to community clients and may include some work with residential aged care residents and hospital in-patients, collectively known as consumers.

The primary function of this position is to provide generalist social work support using focused mental health interventions for individuals or within groups. The role is to assist and support consumers, their families and support networks in response to physical, emotional and social factors that negatively impact on the consumer's health and wellbeing.

The social work role also has a primary and secondary prevention component focused on averting the onset of poor mental and physical health and early intervention by addressing social and environmental determinants of health.

Details of Appointment

Fixed-term, part-time position until June 30, 2026, working 48 hours fortnight.

Salary

Grade 2 Social Worker - Dependent on experience, as per award.

About CHRH

Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is a rural health organisation that operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria in Australia, north and north-west of Melbourne.

It was formed through the voluntary amalgamation of Hepburn Health Service and Kyneton District Health on November 30, 2019. Each of our campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated.

How to Apply

Please submit your application via the Central Highlands Rural Health website addressing the key selection criteria along with a current resume and cover letter.

Our Offering

We have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community.

We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employees enjoy:

  • Salary Packaging
  • Staff Massages
  • Fitness Passport
  • Free Car Parking
  • Flexible working arrangements for some positions
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Staff Wellness Programs

All appointments to Central Highlands Rural Health are subject to a satisfactory clearance of a National Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check.

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement. It is mandatory for all employees who work within the Health Care Sector have their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations.

We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.

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