Social Worker (Brain And Spinal Cord Injury) Project , Queensland Health

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km2, delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Eligible Health Workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $20,000 (pro rata) in incentive payments under the
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Health - Health Service Support
Classification HP3
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV536066
Closing date 21-Jan-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration up to 30/06/2024 with a pos ext to 30/06/2025
Contact person Jen Quaill
Contact details 07 4433 4186
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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'.
The Rehabiltation Services ,at the Townsville University Hospital is looking for a Social Worker in their Brian and Spinal Cord Injury (BaSCI) Project team. This is a Fixed term temporary full-time position available for an immediate start up to 30/06/2024 with a possible extension through to 30/06/2025,
What's on offer?
Generous remuneration package value of up to $132,730 p.a., comprising :

• Salary range of $2941.70 - $4459.00 p.f. (HP3)
• Recreational leave loading (17.5%).
• Employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%).

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 role
This position will be part of the multidisciplinary BaSCI Project team which is improving access to specialised rehabilitation for people with Brain and Spinal Cord injuries in North Queensland.
Deliver Social Work clinical services to BaSCI Project clinics at the Townsville Rehabilitation Unit and contribute to other BaSCI Project initiatives such as the development of a culturally safe model of care for the Rehabilitation Service.
Role requirements

• The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in social work that provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to commencement of clinical duties.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.

Please refer to the role description for further details.
Working with Townsville HHS
We have a proactive approach to fostering a workplace culture that values, supports and develops our workforce involves offering rewarding career progression to our existing employees and encouraging professional development through capability building and higher duties opportunities.
Interested?
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact Jenny Quaill on (07) 4433 4186
Applications close on Sunday 21 January 2024
Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
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