Make a meaningful impact in patient care across diverse clinical settings. Join a supportive, multidisciplinary team delivering high-level social work services across Gold Coast Health.

Job details

Gold Coast Health is seeking experienced Senior Social Workers to join our Acute and Subacute teams. Roles are available in Voluntary Assisted Dying (GCUH), Emergency Department (Robina), and Acute/Subacute Adult services. You'll work closely with patients, families, and clinical teams to provide responsive, evidence based care that supports psychosocial wellbeing and improves health outcomes.

What You'll Enjoy

• Flexible part time and full time opportunities across multiple locations
• Supportive team culture with access to clinical supervision and professional development
• Opportunities to specialise in areas such as trauma, aged care, DFV, grief and bereavement
• Career progression supported by Gold Coast Health's Allied Health Capability Framework
• Active involvement in student education, research, and service innovation

Salary

• Permanent and temporary part-time and full-time roles available (temporary roles are up to 6 months, with possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $128 169 - $137 918 per annum or $64.64 - $69.55 per hour

About Your New Team

Social Work services are delivered across all clinical directorates at Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, and Tugun Satellite Health Centre. You'll be part of a team led by Assistant Directors of Social Work and supported by advanced practitioners in NDIS, DFV, aged care, child protection, and sexual assault. The service is known for its commitment to education, supervision, and clinical excellence.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Social Worker, you will:

• Deliver services in acute, subacute, and health clinical areas
• Assess complex psychosocial needs and apply clinical risk frameworks
• Advocate for patients and families using advanced communication and consultation skills
• Manage complex caseloads with independent clinical judgement
• Contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives
• Provide expert advice to supervisors, managers, and stakeholders
• Collaborate across disciplines to achieve optimal patient outcomes

What You'll Need

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the AASW
• Demonstrated experience in acute or subacute health settings
• Blue card / QLD Working with children check
• 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 tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (paid by GCH)

Why You'll Love Working Here

This role offers variety, purpose, and the chance to grow professionally in a team that values your expertise. You'll be part of a service that leads innovation, supports career development, and makes a real difference in the lives of patients and families across the Gold Coast.

How to Apply

• Submit your resume, including employment history, qualifications, and contact details for two referees
• Indicate in your application which clinical area(s) you have experience in and/or are interested in working in - Voluntary Assisted Dying (GCUH), Emergency Department (Robina), or Acute/Subacute Adult service

Job Ad Reference: GC665136

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

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• Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  GC665136 - RD (PDF, 379KB)
  Role Description