About us:

The Social Work Department addresses the impact of various factors on health and provides tailored support in both hospital and community settings across Central Queensland. Rockhampton Hospital is dedicated to delivering expert care through specialized services for the local community.

About the role:

The Senior Social Worker is responsible for providing clinical social work services, as a member of a multidisciplinary team within the Rockhampton Business Unit (primarily Rockhampton Hospital).

Senior Social Workers provide complex case management, delivery of clinical services including psychosocial assessment, therapy interventions, monitoring and evaluation of high-quality social work services for patients/clients of Queensland Health within the inpatient, outpatient and community settings.

They are lead clinicians for portfolios of responsibility and provide supervision and support to less experienced social workers.

About you:

• Possession of a degree qualification in Social Work from a recognised tertiary institution
• Professional membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $13,113 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• 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.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact [email protected]
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5C625248

Applications close: Sunday, 23 March 2025

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