Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time appointments at various hours, with the possibility of extension(s) and / or permanency.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur until 30 June 2026.

What is our Senior Social Worker role?

We are seeking experienced Senior Social Workers to join our Sir Charles Gardiner Inpatient Adult Mental Health Service team.

As a Senior Social Worker at SCGH Inpatient Adult Mental Health Service Team, you will be providing an advanced clinical social work service to clients in accordance with professional and departmental policies and practices.

NMHS contains Western Australia’s largest Mental Health Service caring for youths, adults and older adults. Services are delivered through inpatient units, community mental health clinics and day therapy and outreach programs to a catchment area of almost 1 million people. State-wide and Tertiary Mental Health Services include research, forensics, neurosciences, art therapy, eating disorders and other specialised services.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

• Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture

Area Profile

SCGH Mental Health Service, QEII Campus Nedlands Social Workers at SCGH Mental Health Service work in the following service areas:

• SCGH Mental Health Unit: 30 bed Adult Inpatient mental health unit authorised under the Mental Health Act
• SCGH Mental Health Observation Area: 8 bed short stay (24 - 72 hours) Adult Inpatient mental health unit not authorised under the Mental Health Act.
• SCGH Emergency Department Psychiatry Liaison Service: multidisciplinary team providing assessment, support and disposition planning for patients presenting to the SCGH Emergency Department with mental illness 7 days per week.
• Hospital in the Home service: providing in home acute mental health care for up to 38 ‘virtual’ beds managed across two team locations (SCGH and Wanneroo).

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Richard Majda, Social Work Coordinator via global or 08 6383 1000 to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

We think you’ll like it here

Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch thE video to find out what they have to say.

Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

• A brief statement addressing essential selection criteria two (please refer to the Job Description Form)
• A detailed resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.
• References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email [email protected].

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.