Deliver a high level of professional leadership and social work clinical services within the Community Rehabilitation Program which provides a comprehensive multidisciplinary model of care for adult clients requiring community-based rehabilitation.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Social Workers – Senior (Rehabilitation) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Demonstrate extensive clinical experience and expertise in Community Rehabilitation
• Deliver high level social work skills for assessment, treatment and case management
• Contribute to the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols
• Provide clinical leadership and professional supervision to ensure the maintenance of clinical standards

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A tertiary degree in Social Work
• Eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Driver Licence
• Paid Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary part time (up to 2 months, 45.60 hours per fortnight)
• Base salary ranging from $64.64 - $69.55 per hour

About Us

The Community Rehabilitation Program provides a comprehensive multidisciplinary, community-based rehabilitation service to adult clients over the age of 18 years. The program delivers a goal oriented, client centred, holistic model of restorative and adaptive therapy which focuses upon optimising functional capacity and quality of life. Clients of the service can be either transitioning from hospital to home or referred back from the community with identified rehabilitation needs.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 20 July 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC686843

Please note: no third-party applications will 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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Documents

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

• GC686843 - RD (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)