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Social Worker Senior
Ipswich
Start a new journey with West Moreton Health! Provide high level, specialist interventions and related clinical services within Ipswich hospital Maternity, Special Care, Antenatal and Paediatric clinical services. This role will provide clinical practice, advice, and consultation to the multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and support the continuum of care from hospital to the community. All clinical services are provided in line with the Social Work professional code of ethics and practice standards.
Permanent part time opportunity – 45.6 hours per fortnight!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM681401_04 |
| Closing date | 11-May-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Kellie Cullen |
| Contact details | 0448126369 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
What you'll be doing
The role will utilise high level knowledge and skills to undertake clinical service delivery, where clinical needs are complex and requires assessment to identify clinical risk, high level advocacy skills and leadership to the clinical team on the utilisation of relevant legislation and policy to achieve safe patient outcomes.
What we're looking for
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- High level expertise and skills in delivering assessment, interventions, and independent decision-making to provide evidence-based assessments and interventions for families with complex needs, with a focus on at risk children and families and bereaved parents and to ensure a high standard of patient centred and trauma.
- High level of professional leadership applied to a complex caseload of adult patients, children and their families within an interprofessional team, whilst exercising a high degree of independent practice and professional decision making, accessing clinical practice supervision and guidance as required.
- Provide clinical advice and apply clinical expertise to assist multidisciplinary care by effectively integrating the social work perspective and collaboration as required to improve health outcomes.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- This role provides health, counselling and support services that may involve children and will require a blue card.
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
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