Job search
Social Worker - Senior
South Brisbane
The position of Senior Social Worker will deliver high level, evidence based, tertiary clinical social work services to patients across the continuum of care (acute, sub-acute, and ambulatory setting) within the medical/oncology/acute stream with specific emphasis on the provision of services within the special clinical areas. Provide professional leadership and management in the co-ordination and delivery of paediatric social work services under the direction of the Social Worker - Clinical Leader (Medical / Oncology) and actively participate in teaching and training, service development/ improvement, supervision and departmental planning.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/H26CHQ688818 |
| Closing date | 12-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | 12 months |
| Contact person | Tim Wood |
| Contact details | 0730682940 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Team
The Social Work and Welfare Department at CHQ is a dedicated, multidisciplinary team committed to supporting the psychosocial well-being of children, young people, and their families. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, our department provides compassionate, trauma-informed, person-centred care across various clinical settings, including Acute, Medical, Oncology, Child Protection, CHQ at Home, and Post-Trauma services.
About the Role
In this role you will coach and support others to deliver for children, young people and families (Leader of Others) in accordance with the Children's Health Queensland Leadership Excellence Framework and the Queensland Public Service and the CHQ values. Your contribution will include:
Clinical Practice
- Deliver high-level social work services within the medical / oncology stream (renal, general medicine, metabolic, oncology, endocrinology and respiratory) in an acute hospital, rehabilitation and community setting in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards, with minimal direct clinical supervision.
- Apply high level practice skills and knowledge to support complex clinical decision making, continuum of care, high standards of care and optimal clinical outcomes for patients.
Communication / Team Participation
- Provide consultation advice and advocacy on behalf of the child and family to hospital staff, other social workers and community agencies as appropriate.
Please refer to the Role Description for more information.
About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)
Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.
Inclusion and diversity
To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.
Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HHS
If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Competitive renumeration
- Annual pay increases
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Salary packaging
- Employee wellness and assistance program
- Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description, Information Pack and Applicant Tool Kit for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
