Deliver Social Work services to patients and families across the Palliative Care Service.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Social Workers 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

• Utilise knowledge and understanding of the biopsychosocial framework of practice
• Routinely apply increasingly independent clinical judgement to more complex clinical decision
• Develop clinical practice knowledge and expertise through active learning
• Utilise communication and problem-solving skills to work collaboratively and effectively

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A tertiary degree in Social Work
• Eligibility for registration with 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

• Permanent full time, Permanent part time, temporary full time and temporary part time (up to six months with possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $80,015 - $116,189 per annum, $3,067.00 - $4,453.50 per fortnight or $40.35 - $58.59 per hour

About Us

The Specialist Palliative Care Service (SPCS) provides compassionate, world-class care to meet the specialist palliative care needs of consumers within Gold Coast Health. In addition, SPCS leads several statewide services and projects. Our services span community, inpatient, outpatient, residential aged care, consultancy, and telehealth settings. We collaborate with a broad network of organisations to deliver holistic, patient-centred care and actively promote innovation, quality improvement, and research to achieve optimal outcomes and goals of care.

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 Friday, 31 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: GC688246

 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.

• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GC688246 - RD (PDF)