About us:

Are you ready for the best of work and life? Central Queensland Health is our region's largest health employer – providing public health care in our regional, rural and remote communities. Our facilities span the coast to the outback, including Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services and Community Clinics. When you join us, you're joining a team of 4,000+ people who provide great care to Central Queenslanders.

We offer competitive benefits, stable employment, and flexible conditions so you can prioritise what you know matters most. You'll also enjoy 300 sunny days a year, short commutes, meaningful connections to community, and lower costs of living.

Allied health professionals are essential to the Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy, collaborating closely with medical and community partners to enhance patient recovery and well-being. They are dedicated to achieving clinical excellence through a focus on quality improvement and continuous learning. Our social workers serve in hospitals and community facilities across the Gladstone, Biloela, Emerald, Capricorn Coast, and Rockhampton regions.

About the role:

The Social Worker position is responsible for providing clinical social work services, as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Work areas may be variable dependent on need, with generalist Social Work skills required. Social Workers can expect to provide complex case management, delivery of clinical services including psychosocial assessment, therapy interventions, monitoring and evaluation of high-quality social work services for patient/clients of Queensland Health within the inpatient, outpatient and community settings.

About you:

• Possession of a qualification degree in Social Work from a recognised tertiary institution (Upcoming graduates awaiting conferral of qualifications and registration will be considered for this role).
• Professional membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Demonstrated skill, knowledge and expertise in social work practice, theoretical perspectives, social systems, legislation and policies.
• Ability to set realistic work goals, establish work priorities and work autonomously to deliver timely and efficient routine Social Work services

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $136,713 p.a.is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.59 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.

For assistance:

1. Contact [email protected]
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5C626030

Applications close: Thursday, 3 March 2025

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