Social Worker

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Professional Development Opportunities

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Rockhampton QLD is seeking a Social Worker to deliver evidence-based psychosocial support to patients and families. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, providing advocacy, education and practical assistance to improve wellbeing.

You will develop clinical judgement, manage a diverse workload autonomously and mentor junior social workers while contributing to service improvement and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have a Social Work degree and be eligible for AASW membership.
• Newly qualified applicants awaiting conferral or registration are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based social work that helps patients and families navigate social, emotional and practical challenges.
• Grow your clinical confidence by gaining experience and handling increasingly complex cases with supervision.
• Share, support and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and mentor students and less experienced social workers.
• Help make care better by participating in education, quality improvement and shaping Social Work practices.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Advocacy

Professional development

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Rockhampton QLD

People, connection and positive change — that's what Allied Health is all about.

Our Allied Health teams work alongside medical, nursing and operational teams, as well as community partners, to help people recover, stay well and get the support they need.

OurSocial Workerslook beyond the diagnosis, recognising the impact that life, relationships, culture, finances and other circumstances can have on health and wellbeing. Through practical support, advocacy and specialised interventions, we help people navigate challenges, strengthen their wellbeing and connect with the right services.

About us:

People, connection and positive change — that's what Allied Health is all about.

Our Allied Health teams work alongside medical, nursing and operational teams, as well as community partners, to help people recover, stay well and get the support they need.

OurSocial Workerslook beyond the diagnosis, recognising the impact that life, relationships, culture, finances and other circumstances can have on health and wellbeing. Through practical support, advocacy and specialised interventions, we help people navigate challenges, strengthen their wellbeing and connect with the right services.

About the role:

• Make a real difference. Deliver evidence-based social work that helps patients and families navigate the social, emotional and practical challenges impacting their wellbeing.
• Grow your clinical confidence. Build your experience, develop your clinical judgement and take on increasingly complex situations with the right support and supervision.
• Share, support and collaborate. Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, provide psychosocial advice and help mentor students and less experienced social workers.
• Help make care better. Get involved in education, professional development, quality improvement and shaping the practices and processes of the Social Work service.

About you:

• You have a Social Work degree and are eligible forAASW membership. Newly qualified applicants awaiting conferral or registration are welcome to apply.
• Understand social work practice, social systems, legislation and policy, with the confidence to manage your workload and work autonomously.
• Strong communicator who can collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, build relationships and confidently advocate for patients and families.
• Keen to learn, contribute to research and professional development, improve services and help develop the next generation of social workers.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $43.97 - $58.59 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.

Applications close: Thursday, 22 October 2026

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