Job title: Social Worker
Company: Government of Western Australia
Job description: The Peel and Rockingham Kwinana (PaRK) Mental Health of the Rockingham Peel Group is the place where jobs become careers, passion find its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it’s needed? Then PaRK is the perfect place to start!
PaRK provides mental health service to adults and older adults living in the communities of Kwinana, Rockingham, Mandurah, Pinjarra and Waroona. The PaRK mental health service is a vibrant and progressive organisation whose mission is to provide safe and progressive patient care within a positive work environment.
We are seeking a passionate and caring Social Worker to join our
Active Recovery Team, Peel Assessment Treatment Team.
A fixed term full time appointment for 12 months, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency is available to be filled immediately.
This role works in partnership with a non-government organisation and provides Social Work services for clients, carers and families of the Rockingham Peel Group.
The successful applicant will have experience in the clinical management of mental health clients and their families, an ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team setting and be committed to the pursuit of quality.
This is a recruitment pool for fixed term full time and fixed term part time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/05/2025.
Rockingham Peel Group is part of the South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS), one of the fastest growing health services in Western Australia and comprises two hospital campuses, Rockingham General Hospital and Murray District Hospital, in addition to community and mental health services across Peel, Rockingham and Kwinana.
Our values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment. SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Kim Noack, A/Program Manager Peel at or 08 6557 4808.
If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:
Your application should include: * A copy of your current CV
- A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
- The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Employee Benefits
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location-based allowances
- For further information
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Eligibility
Are you eligible? To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
Expected salary: $80963 – 109579 per year
Location: Rockingham, WA
Job date: Sun, 03 Mar 2024 07:39:03 GMT
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