Social Worker

Employment Type: Part-time, Temporary, 6 months with possibility of extension and/ or permanency.

Classification: Health Professional Officer Level 3 (PN 69806)

Salary: $109,543 - $117,878 (Plus 12% Super) Location: University of Canberra Hospital, Bruce & The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT

Section: Rehabilitation, Aged and Community Services (RACS) Closing Date: 25 September 2025

• 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% Superannuation.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to discounted gym membership.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the RACS Inpatient Social Work team.

RACS Social Work covers a range of clinical areas, including University of Canberra Hospital, Canberra Hospital and Community Health Centre. We support qualified Social Workers who are embarking on a career move into health by provision of support from our Clinical Lead Social Worker, 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.

Please note: From this round, a merit list may be created to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

To be eligible for this position, you must hold a Social Work qualification and have a minimum of 3 years' of experience. Experience working professionally in hospital or health care setting is preferred.

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) Act 2011 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 submit a copy of your CV along with a 2x page response to the Selection Criteria listed in the position description. Only applications submitted online via the E-Recruitment system will be accepted. Applications without a response to selection criteria will not be considered.

***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 see the full contact details and how to apply on the CHS Careers Page.