Aboriginal Palliative Care Senior Social Worker

St Vincent's Health Australia

Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia
Base: $116,892.00 - $120,680.00; bonus/equity: not...
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Aboriginal and torres strait islander cultural knowledge
Clinical experience in tertiary hospital setting
End of life care and advance care planning
** St Vincent's Health Australia is seeking an Aboriginal Palliative Care Senior Social Worker for a permanent, full-time position in Darlinghurst, NSW. The role involves delivering high-quality palliative care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and requires a strong background in social work, particularly in end-of-life care. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves delivering high-quality palliative care social work specifically tailored to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at Sacred Heart Hospital.
  • Candidates must hold a Social Work degree, be eligible for AASW membership, and demonstrate expertise in critical illness, domestic violence, and child protection.
  • St Vincent's Health Australia offers salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance, and financial support for educational development as part of their employee value proposition.

Matching Summary

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** St Vincent's Health Australia is seeking an Aboriginal Palliative Care Senior Social Worker for a permanent, full-time position in Darlinghurst, NSW. The role involves delivering high-quality palliative care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and requires a strong background in social work, particularly in end-of-life care. **

Salary

Base: $116,892.00 - $120,680.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge
  • Clinical experience in tertiary hospital setting
  • End of life care and advance care planning
  • Psychosocial assessment and crisis intervention skills
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration experience

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with NDIS and My Aged Care advocacy
  • Knowledge of coronial process and sudden death
  • Participation in on-call roster services
  • Contribution to research and quality improvement
  • Strong negotiation and communication abilities

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Social Work
  • AASW membership eligibility
  • Australian or New Zealand citizenship
  • Tertiary hospital clinical experience
  • Completion of pre-employment checks including immunisations

Work Rights

Must be Australian or New Zealand citizen or have valid work rights visa

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