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Junior Social Worker - Health Professional 2
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Junior Social Worker - Health Professional 2
Palliative Care Social Worker (Temporary – 6 Months with Potential for Extension or Permanency)
Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary (6 months with opportunity for extension and/or permanency into permanency)
Classification: Health Professional Level 2 (602960+) Salary: $91,026 – $108,691 Pro Rata (including 12.5% Super) Location: Clare Holland House, Barton Section: Allied Health and Specialist Palliative Care Closing Date: 17th July 2026
What We Offer You
- City living at its best – minimal traffic congestion; discover why Canberra is perfect as a city to live in.
- Competitive pay and excellent conditions in a tertiary hospital setting.
- Salary packaging with multiple tax-concessional benefits.
- Flexible working arrangements.
For further details about career opportunities at Canberra Health Services (CHS), explore our benefits: Benefits of working with us – Canberra Health Services
About the Role
You’ll join a multidisciplinary team at Clare Holland House, where Social Workers provide specialised palliative care across:
- Inpatient settings
- Home-based care
- Outpatient services
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Key Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with patients, carers, referrers, health professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred palliative care.
- Support high-quality care and service delivery in a specialist clinical environment.
Professional Growth & Support
CHS is committed to:
- Clinical supervision
- Structured support structures
- Competency-based assessment
- Ongoing professional development
For the full scope of duties, see: Position Description.
Candidate Requirements
Note: All required prior-to-start checks will include:
- National Police Check
- Compliance with CHS Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy
- Credentialing and clinical practice requirements for allied health under Canberra Health Services
Application Instructions
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Apply online via a CV plus a 2-page cover letter/pitch directly addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. Note: Agency-submitted applications will not be considered.
About Us: Canberra Health Services (CHS)
Vision: Creating exceptional healthcare together Mission: To be a trusted health service in our community.
Our core values guide everything we do:
- Reliable
- Progressive
- Respectful
- Kind
CHS provides a broad range of health services—acute, sub-acute, primary, and community-based—covering the ACT and surrounding regions. More about us: CHS Website We encourage applications from diverse groups, particularly:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- People with disability
- LGBTQIA+ individuals
Contact
For further inquiries, email Jade Johnston at: jade.johnston@act.gov.au
#LI-DNI Applications may contribute to a merit pool (valid for 12 months) for potential future (temp/perm) roles within CHS.
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