Calling all qualified Social Workers!! An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Gladstone Allied Health Clinical Network. Could this be for you?

Provide complex case management, delivery of clinical services including psychosocial assessment, therapy interventions, monitoring and evaluation of high-quality social work services for patients/clients of Queensland Health within the Palliative Care Unit.

The role also contributes to excellence in patient care through the provision of clinical leadership for service development, quality improvement, supervision, education, and research activities. Don’t miss out on this opportunity, apply today!

Job details

This position attracts a Queensland Health Attraction Incentive of up to $20,000 - find out if you qualify here: Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme

About us:

Gladstone Hospital is a 79-bed hospital and offers a range of general and specialist inpatient and outpatient services including emergency, general medicine and surgery, basic orthopaedic, clinical investigation, obstetrics, maternity, gynaecology, high dependency and coronary care, palliative care, neonatal nursery, medical imaging, pathology, and paediatrics. Gladstone Hospital has approximately 282 full time equivalent staff, delivering services across acute, community and primary care.

About the role:

The Senior Social Worker works as a member of the Gladstone and Banana Allied Health Team(s) providing comprehensive, effective, and efficient Social Work services to stakeholders/customers of CQ Health, and is responsible for leading clinical social work services predominately in the area of palliative care, but with scope to provide leadership across other clinical areas as required. 

• Address emergent priority Social Work service issues and progress patient related activity.

About you:

To be eligible for this role the mandatory qualification is - Possession of a degree qualification in Social Work from a recognised tertiary institution and eligibility for professional membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Non-mandatory qualifications/requirements - While not mandatory, post graduate qualifications in palliative care are highly desirable.

• See the Role Description for more information on the qualifications.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $76,387 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $62.75 - $67.53 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL4G577874.

Applications close: Sunday, 4 August 2024.

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Further information

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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 312KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  GL4G577874 Social Worker - Senior (Palliative Care) (PDF, 340KB)
  Role Description