Social Worker

HELPING OUR COMMUNITY LIVE WELL.

Social Worker

Primary Health - Allied Health Services

• Ongoing
• Part Time 0.7 FTE
• Flexible working arrangements

Overview

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute subacute residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram Stanhope and Tongala.

KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races cultures age gender ethnicity physical ability sexual orientation religious belief work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride passion and belonging that transcends any role.

the Role

Kyabram District Health Service is seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join our Primary Health team. This dynamic role delivers integrated social work and counselling services across community aged care and acute settings supporting individuals and families at all stages of life.

You will provide comprehensive assessment counselling crisis intervention and advocacy working within a person-centred framework that recognises the social determinants of health. The role involves managing a diverse caseload and delivering evidence-based interventions that are responsive compassionate and outcome-focused.

Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams you will actively engage with internal departments and external service providers across the Campaspe Shire to strengthen referral pathways and enhance coordinated care. You will advocate for clients link them with appropriate services and contribute to health education and promotion initiatives.

This position also offers the opportunity to provide peer support and supervision to colleagues and students and to contribute to policy development quality improvement and best-practice service delivery.

If you are passionate about empowering individuals strengthening communities and delivering high-quality inclusive care aligned with KDHS values we welcome your application.

About You

You are a qualified and experienced Social Worker with a Bachelor of Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers. You bring demonstrated experience in assessment crisis intervention counselling and service planning with the ability to manage a diverse caseload across varied clinical settings.

Your practice is grounded in person-centred principles and informed by social models of health. You understand the impact of social determinants on wellbeing and are skilled in delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions that support positive and sustainable outcomes. You are confident working with individuals families and carers including those experiencing complex psychosocial challenges.

You have a strong understanding of ethical practice professional standards and relevant legislative requirements and you demonstrate sound clinical judgement in sensitive and high-pressure situations. Your communication skills are highly developed enabling you to build trusted relationships with clients colleagues and external service providers.

You are collaborative adaptable and committed to continuous improvement. Experience in regional or rural practice mental health therapies or working with children and young people will be highly regarded.

Above all you are compassionate accountable and motivated to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and the broader community.

What KDHS Can Offer You

KDHS is a compassionate family friendly employer whereevery employee is a valued team member.

Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance KDHS also provides:

Diverse and engaging career opportunities

Opportunity to work closely in a supportive multidisciplinary team

Generous professional development opportunities

Ongoing mentoring supervision and clinical support as required

Professional development grants available through RWAV for eligible candidates

Short term accommodation available

Generous salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Further Information

Download a copy of the position description and contact Ashley Watson Primary Health Manager on (03)or drop him an email at

Vaccination against COVID-19and Influenza (where mandated)is a mandatory requirement for this role.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian Employee Working with Childrens Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.

Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.