The primary focus of this role is to deliver high level social work services as a member of a multidisciplinary team to young people (12-18 years) experiencing a moderate to severe substance use disorder and/or complicated by other mental health concerns to optimise psychosocial outcomes and achieve maximum benefit from hospital and health care services.

Job details

 The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Social Worker - Senior (Mental Health - Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Apply specialised knowledge of Alcohol and Other Drug frameworks of comprehensive care and treatment services, policies and procedures with a focus on the skills and practices working with young people
• Provide evidenced based high-level youth, family and carer engagement, biopsychosocial assessment, risk management, advocacy, individual and group based social work interventions
• Have strong understanding of evidence based clinical practice with young people including but not limited to, knowledge of lifespan and development, emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills
• Apply high level professional judgement and decision making to resolve a complex caseload, adapting routine clinical practice based on valid and reliable clinical evidence with minimal direct clinical practice supervision

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A tertiary degree in Social Work
• Eligible for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Driver Licence
• Blue card / Working with children check (GCH will cover cost)
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $128 169 - $137 918 per annum

 About Us

The Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (AODS) is a free, confidential and voluntary service provided by Gold Coast Health. Our service is available to young people from aged 12 to 18 years and their families who live in the Gold Coast region. Our clinics offer multi-disciplinary teams who are experienced in understanding and working with young people who have substance misuse problems.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Tuesday, 8 July 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC642264

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

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.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  GC642264 - RD (PDF, 574KB)
  Role Description