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Senior Social Worker DFV
Ipswich
Start a new journey with West Moreton Health! • Are you passionate about empowering frontline health workers and clinicians to respond effectively and compassionately to domestic and family violence (DFV)? In this role, you’ll lead and deliver a dynamic, flexible education program across West Moreton Hospital and Health Service helping to build capability and confidence where it matters most!
• Fixed term temporary full-time opportunity for up to 9 months
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM681329_04 |
| Closing date | 11-May-2026 |
| Job duration | 9 months |
| Contact person | Fiona Demnar |
| Contact details | 38101864 Access the National Relay Service |
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
- We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
- We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
- We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Apply high level knowledge and skills in contemporary Social Work practice, and DFV expertise to deliver training and education aligned to the DFV Specialist health workforce program and non-routine, clinical duties including rapid clinical assessments and intervention planning for individuals and families experiencing DFV.
- Knowledge in the areas of Domestic and Family Violence and Health legislation to inform integrated responses with appropriate safeguards, development of training and work practices and reporting on enhanced clinical outocmes for those most at risk of experiencing DFV.
- Ability to effectively prioritise and manage own time to meet and provide high level DFV advice to senior staff, multidiciplinary teams and other stakeholders. Demonstrated initiative in the colloborative development of education and training programs and protocols that support the DFV reform program for the health workforce.
- Effective communication and service engagement skills to deliver DFV training, contribute to writing of procedures, briefs and reports. Developing and engaging in self-directed, professional development of self and supporting the orientation of others in a dynamic environment.
- Commitment to self-development and clinical supervision skills for social workers and students to enhance care delivery, and assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of quality and service improvement and or colloborative research activities that enhance the delivery of DFV services relevant to the DFV Specialist Health Workforce Program.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Please refer to the attached role description for a full list of mandatory requirements.
Why choose us
- Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
- Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
- Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
- Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
- Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
- A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
