Social Worker

Social Workers acknowledge the profound influence of socioeconomic, cultural, psychological, and political factors on an individual's health and overall well-being. Their work centre's on improving social and emotional functioning through specialised interventions and the mobilisation of necessary services and supports. In this role, a Social Worker is tasked with delivering clinical social work services as part of a multidisciplinary team. The areas of work can vary based on need, requiring a broad range of generalist social work skills.
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Allied Health works closely with medical, nursing, technical and operational colleagues and community partners to optimise patient recovery and well-being. The Allied Health workforce is supported to achieve clinical excellence through a commitment to improving quality, creating continuous improvement opportunities and a culture of learning and development.

Our Social Workers work in hospital and community facilities across Gladstone, Biloela, Emerald, Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton regions.

The Social Worker is responsible for providing clinical social work services, as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Work areas may be variable, so there is a chance of travel across CQHHS providing Social Work skills.

To be successful in this role you must have

• Possession of a Qualification degree in Social Work from a recognised tertiary institution and eligibility for professional membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Upcoming graduates awaiting conferral of qualifications and registration will be considered for this role.
• Ability to set realistic work goals, establish work priorities and work autonomously to deliver timely and efficient routine Social Work services.

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $128,706 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $42.40 - $56.89 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities - Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

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.

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and 'How you will be Assessed ' section of the Role Description.
• Include 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.

Applications close: Tuesday, 16 July 2024

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• Information for Applicants (PDF, 312KB) ( )
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  RK4F573738 - Social Worker (PDF, 344KB) ( )
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