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Social Worker Senior
Brisbane—West,Ipswich region
Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Intellectual Developmental Disability Service! • The WM Intellectual and Developmental Disability Mental Health Services provides support to West Moreton’s Hospital and Health Service’s Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (MHAODS) to assist with the care of people with an intellectual and/or developmental disability and have possible, or are diagnosed with, mental health disorders.
• Permanent Full Time Opportunity
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Psychology, Counselling & Social Work |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM668535_11 |
| Closing date | 19-Nov-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Tamara Smith |
| Contact details | 07 3271 8803 Access the National Relay Service |
An exciting opportunity exists for a Social Worker (HP4) to join the West Moreton Mental Health Intellectual Developmental Disability Service (MHIDDS). The role provides specialist mental health assessment, intervention, and consultation for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex mental health needs. You will work collaboratively within a skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, person-centred, trauma informed, and recovery-oriented care. This permanent flexible position offers a supportive environment that values clinical excellence, professional growth, and work-life balance.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Ability to apply high level knowledge and skills in non-routine clinical social work practice across the continuum of care within the context of intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and mental health.
- Ability to apply high level of profession specific knowledge, expertise and skill in clinical assessments and intervention within the context of intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and mental health.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to provide clinical leadership, professional advice and articulate social work perspective.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, developing partnerships in service delivery and maintaing
- respectful and collaborative relationships with team, staff, clients, visitors and other key stakeholders. Ability to provide evidence-based services relation to mental health care of patients with intellectual and/or developmental disability.
Mandatory Requirements:
- 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.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
- We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
- We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
- We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
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.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
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.
