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Social Worker - Community Health and Therapy Services (CHATS)
Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay Hospital and Health Service provides health services in a range of regional, community and rural settings. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork.
Our workplace is fast paced, challenging and supportive, where every employee plays a critical role in our success.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/651732 |
| Closing date | 12-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Jenna Carroll |
| Contact details | 07 4885 7780 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Community Health and Therapy Services at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Social Worker to join their team on a temporary part time basis.
How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
Deliver social work clinical services to consumers of Community Health and Therapy Services (CHATS), including outreach to regional areas, as determined through the Hospital and Health Services Plan and priorities.
About the Team
Community Health and Therapy Services (CHATS) plays a vital role in the continuum of care for consumers and their carers at discharge from acute care through to re-establishment in the consumers' residence, or when necessary, transitioning to residential care settings. CHATS comprise a range of outpatient healthcare activities focussed on assessing, re-abling and maintaining individuals' capacity to successfully remain in their community.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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Role Description (PDF, 2.63MB)
Role Description
QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
