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Social Worker - Senior, Cassowary Area Community Health, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service - Innisfail
Innisfail
If you’re seeking meaningful work, professional growth, and an unbeatable lifestyle, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service offers it all. Working with Cassowary Area Community Health as a Social Worker - Senior, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that thrives on connection, innovation, and delivering care that changes lives.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH655398 |
| Closing date | 10-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Amber Overton |
| Contact details | 07 4016 1305 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will;
- Apply high level professional judgement and decision making to manage a complex rural generalist caseload in areas such as psychosocial assessments, short- and long-term case management, counselling, and crisis intervention in the context of community health social work
- Collaborate in cross cultural liaison and consultation frameworks with government and non-government service providers to sustain and improve health outcomes.
- Provide professional supervision to less experienced social work practitioners and provide clinical support and education to less experienced staff, students and multidisciplinary staff.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland
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. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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CAH655398 Role Description (PDF, 191KB)
Role Description
1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
Information Package for Applicants
