Do you possess a degree qualification in Social Work and looking for the next step in your career? Our Rockhampton Allied Health Clinical Network team are seeking a Permanent Part Time Social Worker – Senior to deliver high level Social Work clinical services.

As the Social Worker – Senior, you will be 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. Are you ready for the next step?

Overseas applicants must obtain a letter from the AASW confirming eligibility for professional membership and provide a copy with their position application.

Job details

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.

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About the role:

The Senior Social Worker (Palliative Care) 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 Central Queensland Health (CQ Health).

Senior Social Workers 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 inpatient, outpatient and community settings.  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.

About you:

• 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 (AASW). Applicants must not have any ethical matters outstanding that may otherwise preclude eligibility for professional membership with the AASW. 
• Overseas applicants must obtain a letter from the AASW confirming eligibility for professional membership and provide a copy with their position application.
• The successful applicant must maintain their continuing professional development at a level that would at least meet the accreditation standards of the AASW. As Social Work is a self-regulated profession the successful applicant is required to participate in CQ Health credentialling and defining scope of clinical practice processes.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $78,679 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• 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 apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5D629723

Applications close: Tuesday, 15 April 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• GL5D629723 - Social Worker - Senior (PDF, 406KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants