CRVCID 638370

Before you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information. 

WHERE COMPASSION MEETS EXCELLENCE

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

There are also Fixed Term opportunities for substantive occupant/s who are on a period/s of Parental Leave.

This recruitment pool will be advertised intermittently over its lifespan. The initial advertising campaign will be conducted over a two week period. If required, to expedite the review process, the panel will commence assessments of submitted applications prior to the advertisement’s closing date.

It is anticipated that first round interviews for this position will be held the week beginning 17 March 2025.

Position Profile: The Child and Adolescent Health Service are seeking dynamic and values-driven individuals to be considered for the role of Senior Social Worker within our Child Development Service team. Bring your passion and commitment and make a difference to those that matter – the next generation.

As a Senior Social Worker, you will provide advanced social work services to consumers. You will undertake clinical assessment of an allocated caseload and contribute as a senior member to the functioning of a multi-disciplinary team. Your role will plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate social work interventions for children with or at significant risk of developmental delay, with a team context.

You will have the opportunity to embody the CAHS Values and make a real difference by providing safe quality care through expertise and teamwork. 

About the Child Development Service: The Child Development Service provides multidisciplinary assessment and intervention services to infant, children and young people with developmental delay or difficulties that impact on function, participation and/or the parent-child relationship.

Clinicians adopt a child and family-centred approach, working in partnership with families to address developmental concerns that are of priority to the family.

Our teams include Clinical Psychologists, Developmental Paediatricians, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, and other allied health professionals.

The Child Development Service provides services at approximately 18 locations across the metropolitan Perth area, as well as providing home, school and community visits as needed.

Visit Child and Adolescent Health Service | CAHS – Community Health to find out more about the benefits of working for CAHS – Community Health and our services.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Fixed term contracts can be held by individuals on visas that allow working rights within Australia.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this role, you must have tertiary qualifications in Social Work and be eligible for registration for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers or the Society of Professional Social Workers.

Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

• Answer all of the questions addressing the selection criteria within the online application.
• A current CV or resume which summarises your experience and how you can meet the position requirements.
• Evidence of a tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligible for full membership of the Australian Association of Asocial Workers (AASW). Please attach evidence (certificate) and registration number as part of your application. Or
• Applicants with an overseas Social Work qualification need to have their qualification endorsed through the AASW. Please attach AASW documentation (evidence) and registration number as part of your application.
• Please provide the name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor. (We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Working With Childrens check: This position 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

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Liz Agafonoff, Manager – Social Work on +61 8 6391 0200 or via email [email protected]

About Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS): CAHS is Western Australia's primary provider of paediatric healthcare, exclusively dedicated to infants, children, and young people. Comprising Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH), Neonatology, Community Health and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). CAHS operates with over 5,500 employees across PCH, King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) and over 160 community clinics in the metropolitan area. For more information about our services click here.

CAHS Values: CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here

For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team on +61 8 6456 0321 or via email: [email protected]

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! CAHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 18/05/2027.

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

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.