The primary focus of this role is to deliver clinical social work services in the areas of assessment, intervention, treatment planning and evaluation for infants, children and young people who present with severe and complex mental health problems or disorders within the health service.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Social Worker (Mental Health - Continuing Care Team Central) 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

• Provide a comprehensive and flexible mental health service to children, young people and their family/carers including assessment, intervention, treatment planning and evaluation
• Work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, to provide integration and coordination between different sites or programs
• Manage a highly complex caseload with clinical supervision and support based on the level of individual clinical experience
• Contribute to the clinical education of students and other less experienced staff, in consultation and with the support of senior clinical staff

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 $79 051 - $116 189 per annum

About Us

The Child and Youth Mental Health Service Continuing Care Team (CYMHS CCT) is a multi-disciplinary, multi-specialty team within the Gold Coast Child and Youth Mental Health Services operating across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service to provide multi-specialty mental health intervention to children and young people (0-18 years). CYMHS CCT is a single team offering ongoing care coordination and therapeutic intervention for children and young people with severe and complex mental health 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 Friday, 15 August 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: GC651399

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.

• GC651399 - RD (PDF, 571KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
  Information Package for Applicants