Provide Social Work services to older clients in accordance with professional standards, within a community setting and as a member of the multidisciplinary Transition Care Program (TCP).

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Social Worker (Transitional Care Program) 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

• Provide an efficient and responsive social work service appropriate to a patient group and their families/carers
• Undertake case management of clients including the coordination of internal and brokered services
• Home visits and visits to other Gold Coast Health sites are a part of this role
• Receive clinical practice supervision from the Transition Care Program Senior Social Worker
• Develop clinical practice knowledge and expertise through active learning within the team

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Social Work
• Eligible 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
• Aged Care Check (GCH will cover cost)
• 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 six months with possibility of extension, 45.6 hours per fortnight)
• Base salary ranging from $42.27 - $60.89 per hour

About Us
The Transition Care Program (TCP) operates within the Integrated Care Services service Line in the Emergency and Specialty Services (ESS) Division. The TCP is a goal oriented restorative program that provides short term and active management for older people who have been hospitalised and who require more time and support in a non-hospital environment to complete their recovery.

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 Thursday, 19 November 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: GC696475

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)
  
  GC696475 - RD (PDF)