An exciting opportunity exists for a Social Worker Advanced (Social Work Statewide Workforce Development Officer). This position provides strategic leadership, support, advice and facilitation of the Statewide Social Work workforce and clinical education and training initiatives. The position will support and facilitate the profession’s objectives of equity in access and delivery of value based, evidence informed and innovative care, provided by a skilled and sustainable workforce. The position may be located in any Hospital and Health Service (HHS) dependent upon the outcome of Statewide recruitment and the specific Health Service’s capacity to host the position.

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An exciting opportunity exists for a Social Worker Advanced (Social Work Statewide Workforce Development Officer). This position provides strategic leadership, support, advice and facilitation of the Statewide Social Work workforce and clinical education and training initiatives. The position will support and facilitate the profession's objectives of equity in access and delivery of value based, evidence informed and innovative care, provided by a skilled and sustainable workforce.  

The position may be located in any Hospital and Health Service (HHS) dependent upon the outcome of Statewide recruitment and the specific Health Service's capacity to host the position. 

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. 

The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• provide strategic direction and leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of workforce and clinical education and training initiatives, ensuring alignment with Statewide education, workforce and service priorities and plans.
• Analyse and interpret service delivery and workforce related policy, research and data, to inform and influence workforce development initiatives, improvement projects and partnering opportunities.
• Lead in the delivery of key projects/initiatives within agreed timeframes and in line with relevant project management methodology to achieve best practice in Social Work service provision. The position will also, ensure such initiatives are responsive to profession and service needs, meet quality standards and are sustainable in a healthcare environment.
• Undertake and produce complex executive reports, submissions, presentations and information papers regarding new models of care, transformation projects and Social Work workforce improvements, including challenges and opportunities, duplication of services and gaps in workforce capability development.

Remuneration based pro rata on equivalent full time value up to $151,289 p.a., comprising salary rates: $73.12 - $76.30 p.h. employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP5) (temporary position available for Three months, 30.4 hrs p.f.). Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/ 

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.

• SC628079-RD (PDF, 706KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF, 1.79MB)
  Information Package for Applicants