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Social Worker (Emergency and Trauma Centre)
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hosptial. Herston
Permanent part time opportunity to deliver high level, evidence-based clinical social work assessment and intervention to patients attending the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Emergency and Trauma Centre (ETC).
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RBH681616 |
| Closing date | 13-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent part time, 64 hours fortnight |
| Contact person | Rebecca Barnett |
| Contact details | (07) 3647 0510 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Deliver high level, evidence-based clinical social work assessment and intervention to patients attending the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) Emergency and Trauma Centre (ETC).
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 evidence based clinical services, including counselling, in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Code of Ethics and AASW Professional Practice Standards by assessing complex psychosocial needs of clients impacted by traumatic events such as domestic and family violence and sexual assault; identifying clinical risk and providing multiple clinical interventions to maximise psychosocial outcomes for clients.
- Utilise current evidence and best practice knowledge to deliver clinical services to clients affected by trauma and/or sudden illness. Demonstrate an ability to work with a diverse range of issues including major trauma, domestic and family violence, elder abuse, child protection, frailty, homelessness and death.
- Provide high level social work services to clients through collaborative participation as a multidisciplinary team member and contribute towards multidisciplinary team processes in relation to service delivery in the allocated clinical area.
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
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our 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.
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