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Senior Social Worker
Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service, Herston
Metro North Health is seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Social Worker to join the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS), a world-class specialist public health facility delivering innovative rehabilitation and elective healthcare services.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Psychology, Counselling & Social Work |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/STR696601 |
| Closing date | 23-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent part time and full time |
| Contact person | Phillip Capra |
| Contact details | (07) 3647 7330 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to utilise your advanced social work skills to support patients and families through complex healthcare journeys while providing leadership, mentoring and professional expertise within a multidisciplinary team.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Apply high level clinical practice to support continuous improvement of quality service delivery including contribution to the development of evidence based clinical practices, procedures and protocols within the Department of Social Work.
- Work cooperatively and effectively with internal and external key stakeholders to optimise patient outcomes, inclusive of NDIS, service organisations, and other public entities
- Provide clinical supervision to health practitioners and less experienced staff, as well as support social work students.
Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
- Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
- 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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