Deliver high level Social Work services to patients and families within the Gold Coast Health Women, Newborn and Children’s Services (WNCS) team based Social Work Service, in Paediatric inpatient and outpatients and the Newborn Care Unit as well as other acute social work services when necessary and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Social Worker – Senior (Paediatrics) 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

• Provide an efficient and responsive Social Work service in accordance with professional and ethical standards
• Utilise knowledge and understanding of the relevant resources, legislation and policy
• Manage a complex caseload with limited access to direct clinical practice supervision and exercise independent professional judgement
• Use available clinical evidence to inform practice and to implement quality improvement

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Social Work
• 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
• 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

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• Base salary ranging from $64.64 - $69.56 per hour

About Us

Social Work services are provided across all six clinical directorates of the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service. Social Workers within acute health service streams at Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) and Robina Hospital report operationally and professionally to the Director of Social Work and Support Services through the Assistant Directors of Social Work. The Social Work Service is active in student education and training, providing continuing professional education and training, clinical supervision, and research.

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 Wednesday, 22 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: GC680234

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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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GC680234 - RD (PDF)