Senior Social Worker

Government of Western Australia

  • Perth, WA
  • $122,597-130,265 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Position No: Pool Ref 00010488
Closing Date: 2025-09-19 4:00 PM
Attachments:WHERE COMPASSION MEETS EXCELLENCECRVCID No. 693071This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.Position Profile: The Child and Adolescent Health Service are seeking dynamic and values-driven individuals to be considered for the role of Senior Social Worker within our Child Development Service team. Bring your passion and commitment and make a difference to those that matter – the next generation.As a Senior Social Worker, you will provide advanced social work services to consumers. You will undertake clinical assessment of an allocated caseload and contribute as a senior member to the functioning of a multi-disciplinary team. Your role will plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate social work interventions for children with or at significant risk of developmental delay, with a team context.You will have the opportunity to embody the CAHS Values and make a real difference by providing safe quality care through expertise and teamwork.About the Child Development Service: The Child Development Service provides multidisciplinary assessment and intervention services to infant, children and young people with developmental delay or difficulties that impact on function, participation and/or the parent-child relationship.Clinicians adopt a child and family-centred approach, working in partnership with families to address developmental concerns that are of priority to the family.Our teams include Clinical Psychologists, Developmental Paediatricians, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists and other allied health professionals.The Child Development Service provides services at approximately 18 locations across the metropolitan Perth area, as well as providing home, school and community visits as needed.Visit to find out more about the benefits of working for CAHS – Community Health and our services.Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Fixed term contracts can be held by individuals on visas that allow working rights within Australia.Application Instructions: Applications are required to be submitted online by selecting “Apply for job” below. (via )Please ensure the email address provided is actively monitored as it will serve as the primary communication channel throughout the recruitment process.Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:To be considered for this role, you must have tertiary qualifications in Social Work and be eligible for registration for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
  • Within the application system, you will be asked to provide a response to the following questions that address the essential criteria stated within the job description form for the position. Each response should be provided in no more than 750 words per question.
  • Do you currently have tertiary qualifications in Social Work which make you eligible for registration as a full member of the Australian Association of Social Workers. (Refers to Essential Criteria 1).
  • Please provide a detailed demonstration of your advanced skills in individual therapy and group work practice with children and families, utilising your specialist knowledge of social work theory, practice and policy in the areas of child development and child abuse. (Refers to Essential Criterions 2 & 3).
  • Describe your demonstrated knowledge and experience in senior level caseload management, administrative skills and working within a multidisciplinary team, using your highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. (Refers to Essential Criterions 4, 5 & 6).
  • Describe your ongoing commitment to professional development, including your knowledge of legislative and other regulatory requirements in the areas of equity and diversity, disability services and occupational health and safety and their impact on employment, people management and service delivery. (Refers to Essential Criterions 7 & 8).
  • A current resume which summarises your experience and includes both phone and email contact details of two professional referees, with at least one being a recent supervisor/line manager.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.Working With Childrens check: This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at )For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Liz Agafonoff, Manager – Social Work on +61 8 6391 0200 or via emailAbout Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS): CAHS is Western Australia's primary provider of paediatric healthcare, exclusively dedicated to infants, children, and young people. Comprising Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH), Neonatology, Community Health and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). CAHS operates with over 5,500 employees across PCH, King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) and over 160 community clinics in the metropolitan area. For more information about our servicesCAHS Values: CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services pleaseFor Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team on +61 8 6456 0321 or via email:Other Conditions:There are also Fixed Term opportunities for substantive occupant/s who are on a period/s of Parental Leave.It is anticipated that first round interviews for this position will be held the week beginning 13 October 2025.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.Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! CAHS 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.In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.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 31 May 2027.Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

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