Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Location: Bega Position Classification : Social Worker Level 3 Remuneration : $108595 - $112114 per annum Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ461567 Applications Close: 26 January 2024 Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing The Welcome Experience | NSW Government Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities. To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click here – We are Southern What we offer: · Flexible work arrangements · Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses $2.6k meal & entertainment Novated leasing · Corporate Health and Fitness program · 10.5% Superannuation on top of your gross income · Annual Leave Loading Where you will be working There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city. Bega the rural heartland of the Sapphire Coast halfway between Melbourne and Sydney, a short drive to beautiful sandy beaches and national park wilderness. Just 3 hours to Canberra with the perfect climate to the outdoors all year round, including whale watching between June and November. The pretty valley is a beautiful base for exploring gorgeous beaches, tranquil waterways and beautiful national parks. Imagine Rural - Southern NSW Local Health District What you'll be doing The Social Work Network Deputy Head of Department works under the direction of the Network Head of Department, and is responsible for leading site based Social Workers in the delivery of quality Social Work services across the network. The Deputy Head of Department supports operational, strategic and professional management of clinical staff under the leadership of the Head of Department. The Deputy Head of Department will carry a clinical caseload in line with network clinical requirements. Selection Criteria Tertiary qualification as a Social Worker and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Demonstrated highly proficient written, verbal, interpersonal and negotiation skills. Demonstrated clinical proficiency and ability to lead a clinical team, including provision of supervision, support and training to staff. Ability to prioritise and organise the clinical workloads within a team that may span more than one regional site within the Network. Experience in developing and optimising a range of clinical services, including protocols and new services. Evidence of ongoing personal continuous professional development. Demonstrated experience in and commitment to service development, quality improvement and leading the implementation of evidence based practice. Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays. Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2022_030 All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs. All NSW Health Category A workers are required to have received at least three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful. Australian Work Rights Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au At Southern NSW Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI community to apply Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Kate Partington on 02 4474 1561 or email Kate.Partingtonhealth.nsw.gov.au