Social Worker - Flexible, Impactful Patient Care & Growth

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Professional Development Opportunities

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a social worker to deliver evidence-based psychosocial support to patients and families, addressing social, emotional and practical challenges. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, provide psychosocial advice and mentor students and junior social workers.

Applicants should have a Social Work degree and be eligible for AASW membership; newly qualified applicants are welcome.

Qualifications

• Social Work degree required with eligibility for AASW membership.
• Newly qualified applicants awaiting conferral or registration are welcome.
• Understand social work practice, social systems, legislation and policy, and work autonomously.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and advocate for patients and families.
• Willingness to learn, contribute to research and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based social work to help patients and families navigate social, emotional and practical challenges.
• Provide psychosocial advice and mentor students and less experienced social workers.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to education, quality improvement and shaping practices.

Skills

Strong communicator

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Advocacy for patients and families

Education

Social Work degree

Eligible for AASW membership

Job description

Queensland Government is seeking a social worker to deliver evidence-based psychosocial support to patients and families, addressing social, emotional and practical challenges. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, provide psychosocial advice and mentor students and junior social workers.

Applicants should have a Social Work degree and be eligible for AASW membership; newly qualified applicants are welcome.