Manager

**Enterprise Agreement / Classification**
- Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2021 - QUAL SOC WKR GR6 - SC48
- Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2021 - QUAL SOC WKR GR6 - SC48

**Hours per Fortnight**

**Position Summary**

**Work in an environment that offers**:

- A supportive environment for career progression and development
- An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
- A strong attitude to teaching and supportive staff

**The Position**
- Position Title: Manager - Social Work
- Classification: Social Worker Grade 6
- Salary per fortnight (exc. super): $6,048.00
- Hours per fortnight: 76 or 80 with ADO
- Employment Status: Full time
- Other requirements: COVID-19 Vaccination

**Role Description**
- Managers at Bendigo Health are an integral part of the health care service team, providing leadership and direction to a dedicated staffing group. A manager at Bendigo Health should have, or aspire, to, the personal qualities, knowledge and skills as described in the Bendigo Health Staff Capabilities Statement. Social Workers currently provide services to the acute, mental health, rehabilitation inpatient settings and to some community based services. The Manager of Social Work is one of the key members of the Allied Health Heads of Department leadership team responsible for operational, professional and strategic management of the Social Work department.

**Bendigo Health**
- Our 700 bed state of the art hospital was built in 2017. We are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. We have all of the latest technologies allowing our 5000 staff to deliver
- _Excellent Care to Every Person, Every Time._ Remuneration is in accordance with Victorian Public Health Enterprise Agreements and generous salary packaging arrangements are offered to all staff. Bendigo Health offer:

- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Salary Packaging
- Financial relocation support available for eligible applicants
- Reimbursements for the cost of obtaining any required pre-employment checks (Police Check, WWCC and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check)
- Staff health and wellbeing programs
- Access to recommended immunisations
- Smoke free environment
- If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

**The Team**
- The Allied Health team at Bendigo Health comprises over 350 staff including Audiology, Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Psychology/Neuropsychology, Social Work, Speech Pathology and Allied Health Assistance. Allied Health clinicians work in a very broad range of roles and are valued in the contribution they make to the multi-disciplinary team.

**Bendigo Region**
- Bendigo is one of Victoria’s fastest growing regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 300,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

**Diversity and Inclusion**
- Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

**Selection Criteria**
- Essential : Degree in Social Work recognised by the AASW and eligibility for AASW national accreditation status
- Desirable : Relevant post graduate qualification, or working towards.
- Desirable : Demonstrated capacity to act as a leader and manager
- Essential : Ability to satisfy the requirements of the Bendigo Health Allied Health Credentialing and Professional Standards
- Essential : Extensive knowledge, skills and experience in a health care setting
- Essential : Ability to manage a budget, meet deadlines, set goals and manage projects
- Essential : Ability to operate in an environment of change, leading change where appropriate
- Essential : Sound knowledge and demonstrated skills in human resource management issues
- Essential : Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development