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Social Worker Senior-Child Protection Liaison Officer
Redcliffe Hospital
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RD680458 |
| Closing date | 27-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent full time |
| Contact person | Joanna Green |
| Contact details | (07) 3883 7158 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Metro North Health is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker – Child Protection Liaison Officer to join the Child Protection Unit at Redcliffe Hospital. This is a specialist, senior role providing expert social work consultation, leadership, and interagency liaison across complex child protection matters.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Deliver high-level specialist social work services in child protection within an early intervention and prevention framework
- Provide expert clinical consultation and advice to multidisciplinary health staff
- Work collaboratively with Queensland Police Service, Department of Child Safety and other key agencies
- Lead and contribute to education, training, and service improvement initiatives
Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
- Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
- 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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