Social Worker - Acute Allied Health Services

1 month ago
Garran, Australian Capital TerritoryUp to $12KFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join ACT Health as a Social Worker – Hospital Acute Care in [object Object].

Key Responsibilities

  • Undergo a pre
  • employment National Police Check.
  • Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
  • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Requirements

  • page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
  • Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position
  • Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $112K - $120K
  • Relocation assistance: $12,000.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join ACT Health as a Social Worker – Hospital Acute Care.

Key Skills

Social WorkCritical CareMedical WardsSurgical WardsMaternityPaediatricsSkill DevelopmentClinical SupervisionProfessional Development
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Position Insights

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at ACT Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

ACT Health lists compensation for this physician position at $112k to $120k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Garran, Australian Capital Territory.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social Work, Critical Care, Medical Wards, Surgical Wards, Maternity, Paediatrics, Skill Development, Clinical Supervision. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Work Department provides Social Work services across The Canberra Hospital, covering critical care units, medical and surgical wards, and maternity and paediatrics. The role supports qualified social workers through skill development, supervision, and access to funded professional develop...

Benefits package: Salary Packaging, Flexible Working Conditions, Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Facilities, Relocation Expenses up to $12K, Superannuation 12.5%. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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