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Social Worker - Senior, Older Persons Subacute and Rehabilitation Services (OPSAR) - CAIRNS
Cairns
Make the move. Make a difference.
Building strong community connections.
Join a warm, supportive team and make a real difference supporting adults and older persons. As a Social Worker - Senior you’ll deliver high-level Social Work services, collaborate closely with an interprofessional team, and share your expertise through guidance and supervision of staff and students. With opportunities to work across Older Persons Subacute and Rehabilitation services, this role offers variety and meaningful, person-centred care every day.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH686226 |
| Closing date | 08-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Madeleine Downey |
| Contact details | 07 4226 2012 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Older Persons, Subacute and Rehabilitation Services (OPSAR) delivers integrated inpatient and community care focused on interprofessional collaboration, functional restoration, and management of complex health needs. Services support system navigation and coordinated care planning to optimise independence and quality of life. OPSAR includes: aged care assessment (FNQ ACAT, Memory Services), Transition Care Program (TCP), Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), Neurology, OPERA and SACU subacute services, Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, Stroke, OPEN ARCH, GEDI, OPeLS, and Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) In-Reach.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About your role:
- Apply independent high level Social Work clinical decision making skills integrating evidence based practice to contribute to multidisciplinary complex case management and discharge planning to achieve best practice outcomes with infrequent need for direct clinical practice supervision.
- Participate in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of the Sub-acute services and social work services. Provide advice to operational and professional supervisors, relevant service managers and key stakeholders regarding service delivery and clinical service development at a local level.
- Monitor and report on clinical practices and outcomes within the Sub-acute services. Contribute to the identification, development, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement and research activities.
- Fulfil organisational and professional requirements for documentation, statistical records, data collection, meeting attendance and active participation, maintaining portfolios and adherence to protocols and procedures.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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