Senior Social Worker

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Flexible Schedule

Parental Leave

EAP

Private Health Insurance discount

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Queensland Government's Social Work Department is seeking a skilled Social Worker to provide high-level assessment, case management, therapy and interventions across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, lead quality and service improvement initiatives, respond to complex needs, monitor outcomes and contribute to research, education and training while building strong relationships with patients, families and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised Social Work degree.
• Eligible for AASW membership with ongoing professional development.
• Use your full scope of practice to provide complex psychosocial assessment, advocacy and interventions across the continuum of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level social work assessment, case management, therapy and interventions across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and internal and external stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for patients and clients.
• Lead quality and service improvement initiatives, from identifying opportunities for change through to implementation and evaluation.
• Build strong relationships with patients, families, multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, while contributing to research, education and training.

Skills

Social Work

Assessment

Advocacy

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

About us:

Social Workers support people through more than just their medical needs. They look at the bigger picture, including social, emotional, cultural, psychological and financial factors — and provide tailored support to help people navigate challenges, access services and improve their wellbeing.

Our Social Work Department services hospital and community settings in Gladstone, Biloela, Emerald, the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton, making a meaningful difference to people and families across Central Queensland.

About the role:

Provide high-level Social Work assessment, case management, therapy and interventions across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and internal and external stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for patients and clients.

Take responsibility for specific clinical portfolios and contribute to improving procedures, protocols, services and evidence-based practice.

Respond to complex and emerging needs, monitor clinical outcomes and help improve patient flow, access and quality of care, while contributing to a positive workplace culture.

About you:

Hold a recognised Social Work degree, be eligible for AASW membership and maintain ongoing professional development.

Use your full scope of practice to provide complex psychosocial assessment, advocacy and interventions across the continuum of care.

Lead quality and service improvement initiatives, from identifying opportunities for change through to implementation and evaluation.

Build strong relationships with patients, families, multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, while contributing to research, education and training.

What we offer:

• Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 p.a. is comprised of:
• An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 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.

Location:

This role can be based in Rockhampton or Yeppon.

Applications close: Wednesday, 16 September 2026