Social Worker - Senior (Townsville Community Allied Health)

at  Queensland Health

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
What’s on offer?Remuneration package of up to $152,775 p.a., comprising base salary range of $124,435 - $133,901 p.a. (+ applicable allowances/benefits) (HP4), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%).
Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply).
Additional benefits On-call and shift allowances (if applicable) Great professional development opportunities Attractive salary sacrificing options Parental leave and flexible working arrangements Employee assistance and staff wellness programs Supportive and inclusive workplace environment Access to corporate discounts
About the roleDeliver high level clinical Social Work services as a member of the community based multidisciplinary allied health team, for adults/older persons within the Townsville University Hospital catchment.
The role works collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, as well as across facilities and services to ensure the provision of a quality service, with a focus on complex health conditions, post-acute and rehabilitation focused interventions, and hospital avoidance and reablement programs.

Skills and experience

• High level of knowledge, expertise and skill in providing clinical social work services with community-based clients presenting with chronic and aging health conditions and/or rehabilitation focused needs.
• High level ability to effectively communicate within a multidisciplinary team and provide specific clinical advice to professional and operational supervisors regarding service delivery and improvement opportunities.
• Strong ability to apply person centred practice principles to interactions and interventions with clients, peers, managers and community stakeholders, with a demonstrated understanding and valuing of individualised goal planning and self-management approaches.
• High level ability to adapt to changing work requirements, applying strong flexibility, problem solving, organisational and time management skills.
• Experience in providing supervision and support to clinicians, clinical assistants and/or students.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and ability to contribute to continuous quality improvement.

Role requirements

• Tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
• Aged Care Pre-Employment Screening: Applicants are advised this position works in an identified Aged Care Facility as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and therefore requires employees and volunteers to have a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate applicants obtaining the above National Police Certificate.

Please refer to the role description for further details.
Working with Townsville HHSWe have a proactive approach to fostering a workplace culture that values, supports and develops our workforce, offering rewarding career progression to our existing employees and encouraging professional development through capability building and higher duties opportunities.
About the location Townsville is a vibrant, dynamic city; it is the largest urban centre in Northern Australia and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville offers the perfect laid-back coastal lifestyle with all the benefits of big city living. It is a great place for families, couples and individuals to call home.
Interested? Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact Nicole Hunt on (07) 4433 9481. Applications close on Thursday, 22 August 2024.
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• Tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
• Aged Care Pre-Employment Screening: Applicants are advised this position works in an identified Aged Care Facility as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and therefore requires employees and volunteers to have a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate applicants obtaining the above National Police Certificate