As the Senior Social Worker with CQ Health’s Child Development Services, you’ll work at the heart of paediatric care, supporting children aged 0–8 with developmental differences and complex developmental delays - and helping their families understand what comes next.

This permanent part-time role offers something many senior positions don’t: choose your location across Central Queensland facilities, giving you the opportunity to build a specialist paediatric career without having to relocate or compromise on the hours and location that work for you.

If you’re ready for a role where your expertise can influence a child’s development, a family’s journey and the future of paediatric care, we’d love you to join CQ Health.

Job details

About us:

Child Development Services (CDS) provides transdisciplinary paediatric allied health assessment services to children aged 0 – 8 years with developmental differences and complex developmental delays. Child Development Service supports families to build on their understanding of their child's developmental delay or disability and facilitate transition to supports, such as early intervention and community programs.

About the role:

• Provide clinical leadership for the multidisciplinary Child Development Services (CDS) team, supporting children with complex developmental delays and their families.
• Deliver advanced clinical services including assessment, intervention, clinical analysis and case management for complex paediatric presentations.
• Drive evidence-based practice and service improvement through quality improvement, research and innovative approaches that enhance outcomes for children and families.
• Foster strong collaboration and team culture, using expert communication and professional judgement to influence stakeholders, support an inclusive workforce and deliver culturally appropriate care.

About you:

• A tertiary qualification in Social Work (or equivalent) and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW); Overseas candidates require a “certification of eligibility” letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership.
• High-level knowledge of contemporary allied health practice, with the ability to provide expert clinical advice, solve complex challenges and deliver culturally safe care.
• Experience leading integrated multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community settings while building effective partnerships across government and non-government sectors.
• Demonstrated application of evidence-based practice in child health, developmental disorders and disability, with strong independent judgement and caseload management skills.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $78,679 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I692145

Applications close: Sunday, 4 October 2026

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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.

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Documents

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• RK6I692145 - Senior Social Worker (Paediatrics) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)