Clinical Educator Social Work - Allied Health and Palliative Care
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SalaryA$128k – A$142k
LocationNorth Canberra Hospital, Bruce ACT
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
DepartmentSocial Work and Psychology
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 30, 2026 · 5d ago
Verified live5d ago
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Expressions of interest are invited from experienced social workers currently working in a health or hospital role
Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required
Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check
Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy
Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals
Benefits
Competitive pay
Salary packaging
Flexible working conditions
Employee assistance program
Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6 months with possibility of extension
Classification: Health Professional Level 4 (PN 603961)
Salary: $127,597 - $141,511 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: North Canberra Hospital, Bruce ACT
Section: Social Work and Psychology
Closing Date: 13 November 2026
What can we offer you:
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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
About the Role:
Expressions of interest are invited from experienced social workers currently working in a health or hospital role, to temporarily fill the position of Social Work Clinical Educator, North Canberra Hospital from 1 March 2027 to 30 August 2027.
This new role provides important specialist clinical operational support to all clinicians and students within the department. This position also carries a small caseload.
Responsibilities
The role takes carriage of the orientation and support of new staff and oversees ongoing professional development and supervision for the team including promoting opportunities to participate in quality improvement and research initiatives.
Reporting to the Director of Social Work and Psychology you’ll work alongside 2 other social work team leaders to form an integral part of the Department’s leadership team and support the achievement of the Department’s organisational goals through service delivery, operational planning, development and implementation, change management and human resource management.
This is a great opportunity to grow your clinical leadership skills within a high functioning, supportive team.
Please note, this position may be required to participate in on-call rosters, including weekends and after-hours work.
Hiring process
Appointment to the position may be made based on written application and referee reports (if required) only.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
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Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
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Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
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Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.
To Apply:
Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV (including two referee contacts) along with a one-page pitch (outlining your interest and suitability) to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***
About the company
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Felicity Martin at [email protected]