The Team

Join a Social Work team where purpose meets possibility.

Are you looking for a role where every day brings variety, meaning, and the chance to make a real impact across diverse communities? The Community Health Social Work (CHSW) North team offers just that - a dynamic, values-driven environment where your skills are valued, your wellbeing matters, and your professional growth is supported.

Our team delivers evidence-based, trauma-informed Social Work services to clients experiencing health-related or psychosocial stressors. We work across multiple community health centres and district hospitals throughout Northern Tasmania. From bustling Launceston to welcoming rural communities – Community Social Work gives you the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of people, places, and practices.

What sets us apart is our strong, positive culture. We’re a welcoming, supportive team that lives our CARE values - Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - in everything we do. Our work is grounded in promoting meaningful change, building strong community connections, and supporting both our clients and each other to grow, thrive and feel a sense of purpose in the work we do.

About the Role:

Based in Launceston, you’ll work with individuals and groups in the community, as well as provide outreach services to surrounding regions and district hospitals. Travel during work hours is fully supported with access to a fleet vehicle. No two days are the same, and your work will span from 1:1 intervention to group facilitation, outreach visits, community development and integrated multidisciplinary planning.

What You’ll Bring:

You’ll be an experienced Social Worker with demonstrated skills in:

• Therapeutic counselling or medium to long-term 1:1 Social Work intervention
• Comprehensive psychosocial assessment, multidisciplinary collaboration, and care planning
• Design and facilitation of therapeutic and/or psychoeducational group programs aligned with Primary Health Care principles

This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in diverse, collaborative settings and is passionate about supporting people to build capacity, resilience, and meaningful change in their lives.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, day worker position, working 53.2 hours per fortnight, commencing from 1 September 2025 until 11 February 2026.

Fixed term, day worker position, working 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing from 1 September 2025 until 29 May 2026.

Fixed term, day worker position, working 7.6 hours per fortnight, commencing from 1 September 2025 until 8 May 2026.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. A successful applicant may negotiate to be appointed to multiple positions.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $110,425 to $121,907 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2022.

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Allowances:

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers
• Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Overseas qualified Social Work candidates require a “certification of eligibility” letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership to the AASW

Or where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements

• Full member of Australian Association of Social Workers
• Current Driver’s Licence.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a practising social worker in a relevant field.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Generic Senior Community Health Social Worker Primary Health North (July 2025).docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Reannah Douglas
Principal Social Worker
6777 1427
[email protected]

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.