Calling all experienced Social Workers! CQ Health have an exciting permanent opportunity waiting for the right person. Could this be you?

The Senior Social Worker, based mainly at Rockhampton Hospital delivers advanced clinical social work services as part of a multidisciplinary team. They manage complex cases, conduct psychosocial assessments, provide therapy, and ensure high-quality social work support across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Additionally, they lead specific portfolios, oversee and mentor junior social workers, and serve as a clinical leader within their area.

Interested? Submit your application to be considered!

Job details

About us:

Social Workers recognise the impact of the socioeconomic, cultural, psychological and political determinants on a person's health and overall wellbeing. Social work focuses on enhancing a person's social and emotional functioning through targeted specialised interventions and mobilising services and supports.

Our social workers work in hospital and community facilities across Gladstone, Biloela, Emerald, Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton regions. Rockhampton Hospital will play an important role in achieving the objectives set out in our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy. We will deliver expert care close to home by investing in a range of specialist services at Rockhampton Hospital for all Central Queenslanders.

About the role:

The Senior Social Worker is responsible for providing clinical social work services, as a member of a multidisciplinary team within the Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast and Mt Morgan Business Unit (primarily Rockhampton Hospital).

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.

They are lead clinicians for portfolios of responsibility and provide supervision and support to less experienced social workers.

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 CQHHS credentialling and defining scope of clinical practice processes.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 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.

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:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5E637752

Applications close: Sunday, 8 June 2025

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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

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• RK5E637752 - Senior Social Worker (PDF, 423KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants