The Team:

The North West Cancer Service operates at the North West Regional Hospital and supports Oncology patients and their careers. The Social Work Assistant will work as part of the Allied Health team. Who work closely with the medical, nursing and administration teams to ensure patients are supported during their treatment and beyond. The service is focused on being compassionate and delivering excellent care to improve outcomes for our consumers, workforce and community.

The Role:

The primary purpose is to assist the Social Workers to deliver quality care to oncology patients and their families and careers.

You will need:

• It is desirable that you have studied, or willing to commit to study, in a relevant health course.
• It is desirable that you have experience in the health care setting, or a client care role combined with administration experience.

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

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 31 July 2026.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

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: $67,193 to $72,126 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions 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.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• 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:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent qualification, or a commitment to attain this qualification

Tertiary student of an approved Social Work program of study at a recognised tertiary institution

Relevant experience in a health care setting

Knowledge and understanding of community and welfare resources

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:

• 522527a, 520984 Social Work Assistant OHO3 (June 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.

Name: David Gration
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Email address: [email protected]

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