Senior Social Worker (Charters Towers) , Queensland Health

This position provides a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the Charters Towers region, whilst providing high quality Senior Social Worker services to the communities of Charters Towers, Hughenden and Richmond.

Within the Charters Towers community and Townsville Hospital and Health Service -This is an ideal opportunity to showcase your skills across a range of inpatient, outpatient and aged care presentations, whilst providing high-level, evidence based Social Work services and leadership in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics 2020.

APPLY NOW....for an opportunity to work with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, who strive every day to make a positive difference to the health outcomes for their community.

Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP4
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV459379
Closing date 08-Jan-2023
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Salary Other
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Contact person Leigh Burton
Contact details 07 4433 3968
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The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

Are you someone who is passionate, committed and dedicated to your profession?

Do you have what it takes to make a substantial contribution to our vision, purpose and values?

• Put patients first in all that you do to optimise a seamless patient journey.
• Contribute to a high performing team, demonstrating a culture that lives our values.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and other providers.

About your opportunity

Permanent full time.

This position provides a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the Charters Towers region, whilst providing high-level, evidence based Social Work services and leadership in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics 2020. Working as a key member within a multidisciplinary clinical environment this position provides a great opportunity to achieve optimum psychosocial outcomes for consumers, families and carers of the Charters Towers, Hughenden and Richmond regions.

Generous remuneration package value up to $141,250 p.a. comprising:

• Salary range of $115,049 to $123,799 p.a. (HP4)
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, , shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

Requirements

• It is a mandatory requirement to be and to remain vaccinated against COVID-19.
• Possession of a Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognised tertiary institution and eligibility for accredited membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers are mandatory for this position.
• This position provides outreach services to the communities of Hughenden and Richmond, and as such requires the incumbent to operate a class “C” motor vehicle and an appropriate licence must be held.
• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check: As a Health Care worker in Queensland Health who engages in risk-assessed roles, you must hold a current disability check (Yellow Card or Yellow Card Exemption) or an NDIS worker screening check, in accordance with Part 5 of the Disability Services Act 2006 (Qld).
• Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. 5.1.
• Influenza Vaccinations – Aged Care and Multipurpose facilities: It is a mandatory requirement to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against Influenza when working in an aged care facility and/or Multi-Purpose Health Service (MPHS) facility in accordance with the Chief Health Office Public Health Direction in place at the time. This Direction may be updated seasonally.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• 6 month probation period.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Why make the change?

Charters Towers is one of the most beautiful inland cities in Queensland, with its unrivalled architecture and unique history, Charters Towers is a surprising pleasure and a delight to live in and visit. Take a step back in time and discover this enchanting outback town which is just an hour and a half west of Townsville. Driving through the streets of Charters Towers is like viewing a living montage of Australian history and heritage.

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Role Description