The Social Worker role is responsible for delivering a broad range of social work services for clients across the lifespan in the inpatient and outpatient setting at Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) Kyneton campus. Working in close collaboration with medical, nursing and allied health staff on wards and in outpatient clinics, the Social Work role aims to deliver the best outcomes for the patient and their family while also working in close collaboration with other service providers within the hospital and the community.

The incumbent will provide social and emotional assessment and intervention for patients and their family where health issues are identified as impacting on quality of life. This includes areas such as sexual and reproductive health, a new diagnosis, chronic illness, trauma, bereavement, social issues impacting on the patient's wellbeing and family functioning, parenting difficulties, psychological health issues, family violence and a broad range of social support issues. Social Workers are also responsible for ensuring that the needs of vulnerable children are addressed in a timely and appropriate manner.

Details of Appointment: Working 40 hours per fortnight, in a fixed term capacity due to being funded for 3 year period.

Salary: dependent on experience, as per award - Grade 1, Year 3 $39.05 - Year 7 $44.74 per hour + 11% superannuation

About CHRH:

Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is a rural health organisation that operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria in Australia, north and north-west of Melbourne. It was formed through the voluntary amalgamation of Hepburn Health Service and Kyneton District Health on the 30th November 2019. Each of our campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated - Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health, and Trentham Health.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application via the Central Highlands Rural Health website, addressing the key selection criteria alomg with a current resume and cover letter.

Our Offering:

At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

Our Employees Enjoy:

• Salary Packaging
• Staff Massages
• Fitness Passport
• Free Car Parking
• Flexible working arrangements for some positions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Staff Wellness Programs

All appointments to Central Highlands Rural Health are subject to a satisfactory clearance of a National Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement. It is mandatory for all employees who work within the Health Care Sector have their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. Evidence must be provided prior to commencement with Central Health Rural Health.Central Highlands Rural Health committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.