Senior Social Worker (Paediatrics)

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Queensland Government's Child Development Services in Rockhampton is seeking a clinical leader to guide a multidisciplinary team delivering assessment, intervention and case management for children with complex developmental delays.

You will provide expert clinical advice, drive evidence-based practice, and foster partnerships across hospital, community and government sectors to improve outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work and AASW eligibility.
• Ability to provide expert clinical advice in paediatric settings.
• Experience leading integrated multidisciplinary teams across settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for CDS team and families.
• Deliver advanced assessment, intervention and case management.
• Drive evidence-based practice and service improvement.
• Foster collaboration across departments and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary team

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Evidence-based practice

Caseload management

Education

Social Work degree

AASW eligibility

Job description

About us:

Child Development Services (CDS) provides transdisciplinary paediatric allied health assessment services to children aged 0 – 8 years with developmental differences and complex developmental delays. Child Development Service supports families to build on their understanding of their child's developmental delay or disability and facilitate transition to supports, such as early intervention and community programs.

About the role:

Provide clinical leadership for the multidisciplinary Child Development Services (CDS) team, supporting children with complex developmental delays and their families.

Deliver advanced clinical services including assessment, intervention, clinical analysis and case management for complex paediatric presentations.

Drive evidence-based practice and service improvement through quality improvement, research and innovative approaches that enhance outcomes for children and families.

Foster strong collaboration and team culture, using expert communication and professional judgement to influence stakeholders, support an inclusive workforce and deliver culturally appropriate care.

About you:

A tertiary qualification in Social Work (or equivalent) and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW); Overseas candidates require a “certification of eligibility” letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership.

High-level knowledge of contemporary allied health practice, with the ability to provide expert clinical advice, solve complex challenges and deliver culturally safe care.

Experience leading integrated multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community settings while building effective partnerships across government and non-government sectors.

Demonstrated application of evidence-based practice in child health, developmental disorders and disability, with strong independent judgement and caseload management skills.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $78,679 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.

Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I692145

Applications close: Sunday, 4 October 2026

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