The primary purpose of this role is to deliver Social Work services across a range of hospital, community-based, and home-visiting settings

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Social Worker (Hospital in the Home) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-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

• Deliver social work services across hospital and community settings
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention and discharge planning
• Apply independent clinical judgement in complex care situations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• University level Social Work degree accredited by the AASW
• 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
• Paid Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• Driver Licence
• 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

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $80,015 - $116,189 per annum

About Us

Hospital in the Home (HITH) services provide multi-disciplinary team care which aims to deliver safe, reliable and efficient client and family focused health care services, primarily in community setting including patient homes, workplaces, with some centre-based service delivery. Hospital in the Home services include, adult HITH and children's hospital in the home (CHITH). Hospital in the Home is a hospital substitution for the GCHHS with the aim of providing medical and nursing care to adults in their home environment for conditions requiring medical and nursing intervention.

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 Wednesday, 29 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: GC687385

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.

• GC687385 - RD (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)