Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Social Worker Level 7 Grade 1 Location : Nepean Hospital Remuneration : $145,669.00 per annum Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ472689 Applications Close : 19/03/2024 With CORE Values of C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role. What we can offer you (for eligible employees): · Accrued Day Off (ADO) (for full time employees) · Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging · Novated Leasing · Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year · Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members · Fitness Passport What you'll be doing: An amazing role is now available within Nepean Hospital to l ead the provision of high quality, safe and cost-effective Social Work and Aboriginal Liaison services, including human, financial, and physical resource management. Within this role you will provide clinical, professional, and operational leadership of social work clinicians and Aboriginal Liaison Officers and p articipate and contribute as a member of the Allied Health Leadership team at Nepean Hospital. Your contributions to development of teaching, research and clinical practice initiatives, advancements and assistance to maintain and develop the New Graduate Program;providing quality student placements; support staff to facilitate and participate in their own professional development and research opportunities will be you role within this position. At all times within this role you will contribute to the development and implementation of relevant strategic and operational plans for the department, Nepean Hospital and NBMLHD and be responsible for service delivery within budget; meeting KPI targets; manage decisions consistent with NBMLHD Finance & Administrative Delegations Manual. This is an opportunity to join the experienced team of Health Care Professionals, so apply today An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies. About us: Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region. NBMLHD: is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability. All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. A NSW Health agency may require further information about the medical contraindication (including but not limited to an Immunisation Medical Exemption form – IM011 form). Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa. Selection criteria to be addressed: Recognised Degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the AASW Substantial postgraduate Social Work clinical practice and supervision skills to enable professional leadership for the delivery of high level, evidence based and complex clinical services, demonstrated ability in strategic clinical planning, and Quality Improvement activities Demonstrated high level operational management and leadership skills to ensure effective human resource management, including effective team building, and service planning, coordination, and evaluation Demonstrated ability in strategic and operational planning to ensure patient-centred, high quality and cost-effective clinical services Demonstrated high level interpersonal, verbal, non-verbal and written communication, consultation, and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to establish, develop and maintain relationships both within and external to the organisation Demonstrated time management skills and ability to manage human, financial, and physical resources effectively and efficiently to ensure budget and performance targets are met Broad knowledge of current health system related issues with demonstrated understanding of application and implications for Social Work services Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel 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 Jamila Howarth on Jamila.Howarthhealth.nsw.gov.au