Social Work Assistant - Senior
Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service
Posted 1 day ago
About Our Social Work and Support Services
The Social Work Services work across all clinical directorates of Gold Coast Health with acute teams based throughout Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH), Robina Hospital and Tugun Satellite Health Centre. Social Work Services aim to improve the patient experience of our hospital services by reducing length of stay, improving access to acute hospital services when they are needed, and working to help prevent further admissions.
About your new role
As a valued member of the Social Work Services team, you will contribute to patient care within the Allied Health Assistant service coordination by providing clinical support tasks at an advanced level. This includes:
- Under the delegation instruction of a Social Worker contribute to patients with diverse and complex care needs
- Facilitating the receipt of referral and support liaison/communication with other health care providers
- Providing comprehensive information using agreed educational resources to patients or groups of patients
- Supporting the recruitment, onboarding, support and training/ development of other Allied health Assistants
Qualifications
- While not mandatory a relevant qualification in Allied Health Assistance is well regarded
- Blue Card/Working with children check (GCH will cover cost)
- Driver Licence
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits of working with Gold Coast Health
- Flexible work agreement options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Brand new facility with modern amenities
- Diverse Work Culture
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Permanent full time
- Base salary ranging from $76 076 - $81 346 per annum
About Gold Coast Health
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 30 July 2025
For further in-depth requirements please refer to the attached Role Description.
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC649582
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
About Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service
Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service
The Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (HHS) is the principal provider of health services for the Gold Coast area. It is independently and locally controlled by a Board, which exercises significant powers in the management of service delivery.
The $1.76 billion Gold Coast University Hospital has been a significant investment in health infrastructure for the Gold Coast and is one of Queensland's largest clinical teaching and research facilities.
The Gold Coast HHS is moving towards a patient-focused appointment booking process to help reduce the number of patients failing to attend an outpatient appointment or procedure, reduce waiting lists and better identification of patients in need of an appointment.
The Consumer first project has made significant sustainable and innovative changes to enhance the quality of care for mental health patients. There is now a consistent and monitored approach to crisis management planning, supporting patients to manage crisis situations and potentially avoiding unnecessary presentations to the emergency department.
The Falls and Balance Clinic, in partnership with general practitioners, has reduced the rate of falls among high-risk older adults with a 92 per cent reduction in falls between the initial appointment and review, thereby reducing hospital and emergency department admissions.
Oral health waiting times for general dental assessment have been reduced by almost 50 per cent in less than 12 months.
Planning for the Southport Health Precinct is underway, with a range of outpatient and community based services expected to move into refurbished buildings in 2014.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website
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