Take your pick of the Banana Region or Central Highlands and bring your social work expertise to families who need it most! This permanent part-time opportunity with Child and Family Health will see you supporting children and families facing complex challenges through psychosocial assessments, counselling, advocacy and early intervention.

Working alongside local teams you will address family vulnerability, strengthen parenting capacity and connect families with the right support, while providing clinical guidance and leadership to others. Enjoy a role that combines senior clinical practice, regional travel and the opportunity to strengthen support for families across Central Queensland.

Job details

About us:

Child and Family Health (CAFH) supports families across Central Queensland, from regional centres to remote rural communities and coastal towns, helping children get the best possible start in life. Through early identification, developmental surveillance, health education and timely intervention, the service works alongside parents and carers to build confidence, strengthen family relationships and support the emotional wellbeing and healthy development of children.

This position offers the opportunity to provide professional and clinical support to regional and rural CAFH teams across Central Highlands and Banana Region, helping ensure families receive consistent, responsive care regardless of where they live. With travel across the region, you'll work alongside local teams and communities to strengthen service delivery and connect families with the support they need.

About the role:

• Deliver senior social work services to children and families experiencing complex challenges through counselling, psychosocial assessments, advocacy and support.
• Identify and manage safety and wellbeing risks, including child protection, domestic violence, homelessness, mental illness and substance use.
• Coordinate appropriate support for families, managing referrals and connecting them with health, education, housing, legal and community services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to strengthen parenting capacity, improve family wellbeing and ensure coordinated care.
• Provide clinical leadership and guidance, mentoring staff and students, supporting evidence-based practice and driving service improvements.

About you:

• A recognised Social Work degree and eligibility for professional membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Extensive experience supporting children and families, including complex psychosocial assessments and clinical interventions.
• Strong knowledge of child protection, domestic violence legislation, relevant policies and community resources.
• The ability to independently manage complex cases, exercise sound clinical judgement and provide expert advice and professional supervision.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $81,187 p.a. 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
• Professional Development Allowance
• 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:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL6K696847

Applications close: Wednesday, 9 December 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• GL6K696847 - Senior Social Worker (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)