Help shape stronger futures by supporting children, families and communities.

Deliver specialist, evidence-based interventions that strengthen parenting capacity, support family wellbeing and improve outcomes for children through assessment, education and therapeutic support.

Build collaborative partnerships, coordinate care pathways, lead service improvements and contribute to a culture of learning, innovation and continuous quality improvement.

Empowering families today for a brighter tomorrow. …..apply now!

Patient Centred Care

for our Central West communities

Job details

We care about people | We champion safety and quality | We act with integrity and accountability | We are a capable and confident workforce | We improve continuously

What's involved – To lead the implementation and establishment of the EIPS role into the Central West Hospital and Health Service (CWHHS).

The purpose of the role is to provide a high level, specialist Social Work or Psychology service, to families who have children 0-8 years, which focuses on early intervention / parenting and related clinical services.

Partners with families to facilitate goal-directed, and evidence-based interventions that seek to enhance care-giving capacity that influence parental functioning and the determinants of child health. The role is responsible for providing advice and support on relevant early intervention and parenting issues, with a specialty in parent/carer mood, attachment, and enhanced parenting programs.  Works in collaboration with the multidisciplinary Child, Youth and Family team, and key stakeholders in Paediatrics, Allied Health and Mental Health

The EIPS clinician will collaborate with the senior nurses and clinicians in the Child, Youth and Family team to actively participate in the development, implementation, review and maintenance of internal team systems, processes and work practices. This will support the continuum of care between services at an acute and community level.

This position plays a key role in delivering Putting Queensland Kids First initiatives.

About Central West Hospital and Health Service - Our diverse and rewarding work environment is as unique and dynamic as Central West Queensland itself.  Our far-reaching health services cover a region of almost 20.6 percent of Queensland, encompasses seven local government areas, and reaches 18 unique and lively communities.

Expansive in the true sense of the word, the region opens new horizons painted in red earth, blue sky and burnt orange sunsets.  It might feel miles away from urban life, but we are just a two-hour flight from Brisbane – well within reach of the city and South East Queensland's beautiful beaches.

As a Central West Health employee, your benefits include:

• generous employer superannuation contribution up to 12.75%;
• salary packaging to increase your take home pay;
• 17.5% annual leave loading;
• career development opportunities;
• CWH provided housing or rental assistance;

The locals will tell you a role with Central West Health is more than just a job, and a life in central west Queensland is as iconic as the region that defines it.  Be prepared to be embraced by warm, welcoming, and close-knit communities, and caring for and living among the people you work with to make a difference in their lives and yours, every day.

First impressions count - Slay the application process by:

• Submitting your CV with a statement “this is a true and correct representation of my work experience”, signed and dated by yourself.
• Provide a relevant and concise cover letter that address the ‘How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description.
• Complete the VPD paperwork and submit this as part of your application.

For more insight into what Central West Health has to offer, check out our YouTube channel: Central West Hospital and Health Service.

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B during their employment.

Applications should be submitted ONLINE. Include a completed vaccine preventable disease form and evidence of immunity and vaccinations and relevant qualifications with your application. For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

It is recommended that you download the Role Description for future reference. If you have difficulty viewing the role description, contact Central West Recruitment (07) 4650 4017. Microsoft Word or PDF files are supported. Files – max: 2MB each.

Documents

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

• Role Description_Early Intervention Parenting Specialist (Social worker-Psychologist) (PDF)
  
  1. 2025.v1_QH Applicant Information Kit ( 2025.V1_Qh Applicant Information Kit.Pdf)
  
  1. FORM_VPD_tb-risk-assess-questionnaire-workers-hhs ( Form_Vpd_Tb-Risk-Assess-Questionnaire-Workers-Hhs.Pdf)
  
  1. VPD evidence and certification form ( Vpd Evidence And Certification Form.Pdf)