About the role

Mater Advocacy and Protection Unit (MAP Unit) is looking for a Social Work Team Leader to join the team on a permanent full-time basis.

The Mater Advocacy and Protection Unit (MAP Unit) provides integrated and specialised education, training, advice and clinical consultation to Mater employees statewide who are engaged with consumers experiencing or at-risk of experiencing violence, abuse and neglect across the lifespan. This includes concerns related to Child Protection, Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) including Elder Abuse, and Sexual Assault.

Salary range: $73.12 - $76.30 (HP5) per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

• Operational leadership to the multidisciplinary staff within the unit including the Child Protection Liaison Officers and DFV workforce,
• Advanced and expert clinical practice, consultation, care coordination and supervision to the MAP Unit team, Mater staff, and external stakeholders responsible for the delivery of Child Protection, DFV, and Sexual Assault services,
• High level strategic advice and authoritative counsel to Mater staff and Leadership regarding current and future service provision across Mater’s public and private facilities statewide in the areas of violence, abuse and neglect.
• The provision of direct clinical advocacy and consultation services to staff, stakeholders and consumers on complex presentations within the Mater health context,
• The development and delivery of a range of multimodal contemporary training and education,
• Monitoring and management of data, policies, procedures and risk processes related to vulnerable populations to ensure compliance in related areas,
• Strategic partnerships and collaborations with consumers, communities and sector partners,
• A research and evaluative framework that ensures continuous improvement and innovative practice.

About you

• Current degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Knowledge and/or work experience in the area of vulnerable and at-risk populations is essential, in particular Child Protection and/or Domestic and Family Violence. Healthcare knowledge and/or experience is desirable but not essential.
• Advanced clinical expertise with specialist knowledge in Child Protection, DFV and Sexual Assault, including assessment of complex psychosocial needs, application of differential assessment methods to identify clinical risk, high level advocacy skills and utilisation of relevant resources, legislation and policy.
• Advanced knowledge of the relevant resources, legislation and policy in relation to Child Protection, DFV and Sexual Assault and their impact on safeguarding within the organizational context.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Applications close on Sunday 9th March. Please submit a brief cover letter with your CV.

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.