About the Job
We are looking for a passionate Social Worker to play an integral part of the rapidly growing Counselling and Psychological Services of the Wellbeing@swin. This role will provide a holistic care in accordance with the core values of Swinburne University of Technology Health & Wellbeing area. As our new Social Worker, you will deliver an advanced level of case management, psychosocial assessment and interventions for students, staff and their families, as well as take part in the development and implementation of activities in line with the mental health strategies promoted by Wellbeing@swin. The incumbent will provide positive health experiences for staff, students and wider community.
The aim of the position is to provide improved access to mental health services, deliver specialized mental health care and promote recovery. The dominant patient population is young adults and is culturally diverse. The incumbent is required to be flexible in hours to cover practice working hours, which are 08:00am to 6:00pm.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne is a multi-sector university of science, technology and innovation with more than 54,000 students and 5,000 staff globally. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online education to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways. Our mission is to be a world-class university, creating economic and social impact through science, technology and innovation. We aim to deliver future-ready learners, research with impact and innovative enterprise.
About Students
Contribute to a streamlined and enriched student experience with our Students team. You’ll help ensure every touch point is a positive one – from attraction to course support and campus life, right through to graduation and work or further study opportunities. Our Students team comprises of the following areas: Marketing, Recruitment and Channel Integration; Student Administration & Library Services; Student and Academic Services; and Media and External Communications.
About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:
• A degree in Social Work, and registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Victorian and National Legislation governing area of practice (e.g. Mental Health Act, Vic 2014)
• Extensive experience in case management, provision of mental health care including completion of mental health assessments, crisis management, and therapeutic interventions based on current evidence-based approaches.
• Organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously but also work collaboratively within the Wellbeing@swin multi-disciplinary team
A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.
Benefits
• Participate in regular staff and management development programs
• Discounted gym memberships – including the Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre (HALC)
• Private health insurance discounts
• Weekly yoga and Pilates classes
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Employee BenefitsHow to apply and further information
Please submit your application by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link, and submit a resume, cover letter and a response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the position description.
For further enquires please contact Glenda Langford (Associate Director Health and Well Being ) via email on glangford@swin.edu.au
Should you require further support for an interview due to special needs or consideration, please contact our Diversity Consultant, Dr Walter Robles, on inclusion@swin.edu.au. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au
Agency enquiries will not be accepted for this position.
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation. We are proud to be recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for women for 10 years in a row and of key initiatives such as our Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan. Equity and diversity are integral to our 2025 vision to be a world class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation.
Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 29th January 2020.
