Senior Social Worker - Older Adult Health
South Metropolitan Health Service – Success WA
1d ago, from Western Australia Government
Effective from 01/07/2026 the salary range will increase to $127,194 - $135,150 p.a.
CRVCID 734797
We are seeking a passionate, experienced Senior Social Worker to join our team at the SMHS Older Adult Health Hub.
This is a full‐time, fixed‐term position until 28 June 2027, with possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
The Older Adult Health Hubs are a new model of care, providing safe and quality care for older adults through integrated, community‐based intervention. This specialist‐led older adult hub delivers and integrates with services that focus on proactive and responsive care, risk prediction and early intervention.
The SMHS Older Adult Health Hub:
- Optimises older adult independence through maintaining and improving function, growing health literacy, supporting choice autonomy, and supporting carers
- Provides coordinated, comprehensive multidisciplinary care
- Supports liaison between primary care and SMHS services
About the role: As part of a multidisciplinary team you will plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate Social Work services to patients in the OAH Hub using advanced Social Work clinical practice skills. You will also plan, implement and evaluate patient safety and quality of care. As a Senior Social Worker you will ensure practice is in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Workers Practice Standards and Code of Ethics and SMHS policies and guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Valid working visa (for fixed‐term appointments) or Australian citizen, permanent resident, or visa that allows indefinite work in Australia (for permanent appointments).
- Relevant social work experience and professional registration.
Benefits:
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location‐based allowances
Contact: Sarah Hobson, Acting Service Manager OAH Hub – 0477 987***
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal record screening and integrity check as part of the appointment process.
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