Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent.
Classification: Allied Health Assistant 2/3 (PN 58708)
Salary: $65,021 - $86,300 (Plus 11.5% Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran, ACT
Section: Acute Allied Health Services - Social Work
Closing Date: 29 June 2025

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• 11.5% Superannuation.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to discounted gym membership.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
• Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval)

About the Role:

We are inviting applications for this Allied Health Assistant - Social Work position from suitably qualified people, such as those who have completed a Certificate in Allied Health Assistance or one year of a social work qualification. We support suitable qualified and experienced Allied Health Assistants embarking on a career change into social work or a hospital setting. You will have support from team leaders, our clinical educator and experienced social workers who will provide skills development, support and supervision.

Our Social Work Department provides social work services across the Canberra Hospital, including critical care units, medical and surgical wards, and maternity and paediatrics. See position description for further job information.

Under the direction of a social worker, this position undertakes practical tasks such as referral for care or housing, providing information and supporting NDIS, Housing and Aged Care processes.

This position is a full-time position; however reduced hours may be considered.

Please note: This position is a broad banded role and progression to an AHA 3 is subject to meeting specific qualifications and competencies, as well as the Department's capacity to provide duties for the transition.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• 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.
• Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

To Apply:

Please submit a copy of your CV along with a 2x page response to the Selection Criteria listed in the position description. Only applications submitted online via the E-Recruitment system will be accepted.

***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-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please see the full contact details and how to apply on the CHS Careers Page.