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Senior Social Worker - Jaghu Maternal and Infant Program
Ipswich
Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health team is expanding! The Jaghu Maternal and Infant Clinic provides cultural care and support to First Nations families during pregnancy and early childhood.
We are looking for a Senior Social Worker to join our team. In this role you will work independently to manage complex patient/client care across multiple specialities.
To perform this role, it essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
This is a permanent part-time opportunity (40 hours per fortnight)
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Psychology, Counselling & Social Work |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM607407_11 |
| Closing date | 15-Dec-2024 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Nicole Moller |
| Contact details | 0457 669 505 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link – Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme
The purpose of the role is to provide high level clinical leadership working as a sole clinician within a multidisciplinary environment, delivering evidence-based, clinical social work services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, children, families and carers participating in the Jaghu program. The Jaghu program is an Indigenous-led model of care with specific emphasis on providing enhanced culturally safe, maternal and infant health services. The position may be required to work in various facilities across West Moreton Health.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
• An understanding of the social determinants and inequalites/barriers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face in health care.
• Ability to communicate sensitively and to effectively engage with community built on mutual respect.
• Competence and experience in delivering social work clinical services in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) Code of Ethics and Professional Practice Standards using well developed psychosocial assessments and intervention skills and specialist expertise in evidence informed clinical care, support and advocacy in the health care system.
• Commitment and leadership for active and ongoing professional development, research and supervision and to meet the CPD hours set by the AASW.
• Effective written communication skills including psychosocial assessments, correspondence with service providers and clinical reports and the provision of practice within the medico legal requirements.
• Competence in communication, negotiation, consultation, advocacy and interpersonal skills to be independent in effective problem-solving, including conflict resolution, and to work cooperatively with other professionals and contribute positively in all interactions in the workplace at all levels.
Mandatory Requirements:
- To perform this role, it essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 the applications are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a person who:
- identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Islander person; and
- is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Islander descent; and
- is accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which he or she lives.
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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WM607407_11 Senior SW - Jaghu Maternal and Infant Program RD (PDF, 182KB)
Role Description
Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
Information Package for Applicants
