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Social Worker - Senior (Child and Family Health)
Southport
This role provides high level, complex social work services in Child and Family Health with a high degree of independence.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Psychology, Counselling & Social Work |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GC678944 |
| Closing date | 13-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Ruby Hunter |
| Contact details | 0448107559 Access the National Relay Service |
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Social Worker – Senior (Child and Family Health) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Identify and assess the complex psychosocial needs of patients/consumers families and carers
- Apply differential assessment methods to identify clinical risk appropriate to the client group
- Use available clinical evidence to inform practice and to implement quality improvement initiatives
- Utilise high level communication, consultation and conflict resolution skills to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Provide education and supervision to students and other staff as a part of enhancing progressive practice
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- Tertiary degree in Social Work
- Eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers
- 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 the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Driver Licence
- Blue Card/Working with children check (GCH will cover cost)
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Permanent full time
- Base salary ranging from $128 169 - $137 918 per annum
About Us
The Community Child Health service sits within the division of Women, Newborn and Childrens Services, providing multidisciplinary, community based services for children and families across the Gold Coast.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 13 April 2026
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC678944
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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