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Social Worker Senior - Esk
Esk Hospital
Start a new journey with Esk Hospital! Make a real impact in this Social Worker role across West Moreton Health, including rural settings. Manage a dynamic caseload across crisis, trauma and family violence while working with a supportive team. Based in Esk, enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast—join a team where you can build a meaningful career while enjoying the lifestyle you want.
•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/WM685593_06HP4 |
| Closing date | 29-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Kylie Nix |
| Contact details | 07 3436 3869 Access the National Relay Service |
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
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.
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
About the role
The purpose of the role is to provide high level clinical leadership and evidence based Social Work clinical services in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Professional Practice Standards and Code of Ethics. Working as a sole Social Worker within a multidisciplinary environment, this position provides leadership to achieve optimum psychosocial outcomes for consumers families and carers within the West Moreton area.
The position may be required to work in various rural facilities across West Moreton Health. All positions are required to provide 7-day availability for After Hours, On-call rostering to respond to clinical emergencies for patients who meet specified clinical criteria at Ipswich Hospital.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Competence and experience in delivering Social Work clinical services in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) Code of Ethics and Professional Practice Standards using well developed psychosocial assessments and intervention skills and practice evidence informed clinical care, counselling, group work and advocacy in the health care system.
- Commitment and leadership for active and ongoing professional development and supervision to meet the CPD hours set by the AASW.
- Competence in professional clinical practice and adherence to defined service standards and the management of complex patient care, whilst exercising a degree of independence and professional decision making, accessing clinical practice supervision and guidance as required.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
Why choose us
- Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
- Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
- Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
- Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
- Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework 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.
