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Social Worker - Senior (Banana)
Banana region (Biloela)
Take your Social Work skills beyond the hospital walls and support rural communities across the Banana region!
This six-month opportunity offers a varied clinical caseload, outreach to Moura, Theodore and Baralaba, and the chance to strengthen access to care for people with limited local services. You’ll also step into a senior role, mentoring emerging practitioners and driving improvements that make care safer and more accessible.
With accommodation support when travelling, you can explore rural practice while making a meaningful contribution to the communities that need it.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Psychology, Counselling & Social Work |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/BA6J695071 |
| Closing date | 01-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | 7 December 2026 - 6 June 2027 |
| Contact person | Brooklyn Clark |
| Contact details | (07) 4992 7066 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
At Biloela Hospital, providing care close to home is at the heart of the service's vision to become the Banana region's hub for emergency, maternity, diagnostic and surgical care. Through visiting specialists and Telehealth, the team helps local residents access the care they need without always having to travel far from their community.
The Gladstone and Banana Allied Health team brings together six professions to support people through different stages of life, from developmental paediatrics to cancer care. With strong local connections and collaboration across CQ Health, the team works together to deliver personalised, accessible care that supports people to live healthier lives in their own communities.
About the role:
- Deliver generalist Social Work services to inpatients and outpatients across the Banana region, including outreach to Moura, Theodore and Baralaba.
- Manage complex caseloads, advocate for patients and coordinate referrals to appropriate health and community services.
- Lead clinical service development, quality improvement and initiatives to enhance patient care.
- Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and education to staff, students and less experienced practitioners.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to strengthen clinical practice, improve service delivery and support safe, sustainable care.
About you:
- A tertiary qualification in Social Work, eligible for membership with AASW; high level of paediatric skills is desirable.
- Strong generalist clinical Social Work skills across all ages and stages of care, including inpatient and outpatient settings, with limited supervision.
- Strong communication, teamwork, negotiation and conflict resolution skills to support multidisciplinary collaboration and service delivery.
- Ability to contribute to operational planning, policy development, quality improvement, change management and improved patient outcomes.
What we offer:
Total monthly remuneration value of up to $13,531 p.m. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $66.92 - $71.77 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits:
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Accommodation will be sought for all periods where the applicant is required to work outside their place of permanent employment.
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) BA6J695071
Applications close: Sunday, 1 November 2026
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