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Invitation for Expressions of Interest
• Senior Social Worker – Esk Hospital • Temporary Full-time contract 23/04/2025 – 27/06/2025 • HP4Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Psychology, Counselling & Social Work Classification HP4 Workplace Location Brisbane - West,Ipswich region Job ad reference QLD/WM628990_03 Closing date 07-Apr-2025 Fortnightly salary $4912.70 - $5286.40 Job duration until 27/06/2025 With the Possibility of Extension Contact person Kylie Nix Contact details 3413 7138Access the National Relay Service
About the role
The purpose of the role is to provide high level clinical leadership and evidence based Social Work clinical services in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Professional Practice Standards and Code of Ethics. Working as a sole Social Worker within a multidisciplinary environment, this position provides leadership to achieve optimum psychosocial outcomes for consumers families and carers within the West Moreton area.
The position may be required to work in various rural facilities across West Moreton Health.
All positions are required to provide 7-day availability for After Hours, On-call rostering to respond to clinical emergencies for patients who meet specified clinical criteria at Ipswich Hospital.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated competence and experience in delivering social work clinical services in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) Code of Ethics and Professional Practice Standards using well developed psychosocial assessments and intervention skills and specialist expertise in evidence informed clinical care, support and advocacy in the health care system.
- Demonstrated commitment and leadership for active and ongoing professional development, research and supervision and to meet the CPD hours set by the AASW.
- Demonstrated competence in professional clinical practice across multiple specialities, adherence to defined service standards and the management of complex patient/client care, whilst exercising a degree of independence and professional decision making, accessing clinical practice supervision and guidance as required.
- Demonstrated effective written communication skills including psychosocial assessments, correspondence with service providers and clinical reports and the provision of practice within the medico legal requirements.
- Demonstrated competence in communication, negotiation, consultation, advocacy and interpersonal skills to be independent in effective problem-solving including conflict resolution and to work cooperatively with other professionals and contribute positively in all interactions in the workplace at all levels.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
- Read the key accountabilities of the role above and provide a short response (1-2 pages) cover letter on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and person qualities are relevant for the role and include this with a copy of your resume.
- Email your short response cover letter and resume to Kylie.Nix@health.qld.gov.au by 8am on Monday 07/04/2025
Employees need to discuss the possibility of secondment with their line manager prior to expressing their interest. Line Managers please be aware this EOI has arisen due to emergent issues that require a prompt response. Your support in this situation would be appreciated.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
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