This role provides advanced mental health social work services within Head to Health Kids-Queensland. Clinical work undertaken will be of a complex and varied nature, and duties will be performed with a high degree of independence. Palm Beach, Southport, Coomera, Helensvale and other Community sites across the Gold Coast.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Social Worker - Senior (Head to Health Kids) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia. 

You will

• Deliver high level clinical social work services including triage, assessment, treatment interventions and case management
• Liaise with consumers and their families, other health professionals, supervisors, students and researchers
• Contribute to the development of clinical practices, procedures, and protocols
• Lead and provide clinical practice supervision to less experienced mental health practitioners

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A tertiary degree in Social Work
• Eligible for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Driver licence
• Blue card / Working with children check (GCH will cover cost)
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading 

Salary

• Permanent part time (64 hrs p.f)
• Base salary ranging from $64.64 - $69.55 per hour

About Us

Head to Health Kids-Queensland is a multi-disciplinary, multi-specialty service within the Gold Coast Child and Youth Mental Health Services that delivers child centred and family focused services driven by a strengths focused culture in line with the Whole Child Approach. Palm Beach, Southport, Coomera, Helensvale and other Community sites across the Gold Coast.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC635349

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• GC635349 - RD (PDF, 572KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
  Information Package for Applicants