Senior Social Worker

West Moreton Hospital and Health Service; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Paid study leave

Simulation training

Research opportunities

Salary packaging

Superannuation

Job summary

West Moreton Health in Ipswich and the broader West Moreton region is recruiting a Social Worker to join a diverse team delivering community‑based care across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley and Esk.

West Moreton Health offers professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities, plus wellbeing supports and flexible work options. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Vaccination against specified diseases as outlined in Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia for a Social Worker; eligibility for AASW membership

Job description

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

Child Safe Organisation, At West Moreton Health

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

About The Role

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About You

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Mandatory Requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia for a Social Worker, eligibility of AASW membership. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/ manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• This role provides health, counselling and support services that may require a blue card.

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.