Social Worker Grade 1

• An exciting opportunity for a Grade 1 social worker, who will provide clinical social work services to Peter Mac patients and their carers, across inpatient and outpatient settings and across all tumour streams.
• Ongoing part time position, 60.8 hours per fortnight (4 days per week).
• Position includes regular clinical supervision and access to professional development opportunities.
• Reporting to the Manager of Social Work, Music Therapy & Art Therapy.

• Peter Mac at all levels.

• Staff in government and non-government agencies.
• Community based care and support service providers.
• Hospitals and other health services.
• The cancer council and other peak bodies.

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree/ Qualifying Masters Degree/ Masters Degree
• Eligible for Registration with Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)
• Experience in a hospital or health care setting
• Current Working With Children Check
• Demonstrated knowledge of the application of social work theory, practice frameworks and principles, in the context of the current health care environment
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and relationships. These should incorporate qualities of excellent communication (verbal and written) and skills in collaboration, negotiation and conflict management
• Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary teams, at an accomplished level
• Well-developed individual, family work and crisis intervention and care planning skills
• Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional development and supervision
• Established computer literacy skills

• Knowledge of, and ability to contribute to quality improvement activities
• Evidence of understanding of research/evaluation principles

• Compliance with AASW practice guidelines and professional standards, organizational policies and procedures
• Comprehensive range of social work services provided including: completion of psycho-social assessments and interventions plans to address access, community and organizational supports, adjustment to illness and other supportive care strategies relevant to the care of cancer patients and their families
• Discharge planning and documentation in accordance with professional guidelines
• Documentation in accordance with professional guidelines and organizational practices
• Data collection in line with organizational requirements
• Participation in Professional Development Programs

• Engagement and self-reporting in Professional Supervision in accordance with AASW guidelines and organizational requirements
• Provides in-services for team members on role and psychosocial issues

• Contribute to policies developed in collaboration with colleagues in the Social Work Department and within professional standards

• Contribute to program development, quality assurance and practice based research activities in consultation with team, manager and professional supervisor
• Undertakes active role in relevant working groups
• Reports on all activities within agreed timelines

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre