About our team

As a Social Worker within Gold Coast Health, you may have the opportunity to work in a variety of areas, including:

Specialist Programs, Alcohol and Other Drugs
Child and Youth Mental Health Services
Inpatient Mental Health Services
Community Mental Health Services
Older Persons Mental Health Services

About you

You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based Mental Health Social Work across hospital and community settings. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support individuals with complex mental health needs, providing assessments, therapeutic interventions, and care planning to enhance recovery outcomes. Your contribution will be essential in promoting a person-centred approach within a recovery-oriented framework, ensuring the best possible support for those in need.

Requirements of the role

A tertiary degree in Social Work
Eligible for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Driver Licence
Paid Blue card (Working with Children Check)
Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Talent Pool

If deemed suitable, your details will remain in the Social Work Mental Health Expression of Interest Pool, and you may be contacted further by GCHHS at the time an opportunity arises matching your skills and location preferences.

GCHHS may request your participation in other recruitment selection processes (eg. written application, interview etc.) to further determine suitability for employment for specific positions.

For further information on the role, please see the attached Role Description.

Why GCHHS?

GCHHS staff benefit from not only being located on the desirable Gold Coast, but having the ability to work within our modern facilities
GCHHS is passionate about achieving and maintaining a positive culture and encourage employees to drive this with us
GCHHS promotes inclusion and flexibility for our workforce
Career Development and leadership development opportunities are available to all
Staff have access to Salary Packaging, 12.75% super and 17.5% leave loading

Additional Information

Submission of this EOI form is not a guarantee that you will be offered employment with Queensland Health.
By submitting an EOI, you will not automatically be considered for advertised vacancies. If you wish to be considered for a specific advertised vacancy, please ensure you complete the application form and submit your application for the relevant vacancy via the job search website and follow the process outlined for that vacancy.
The EOI process is just one avenue of seeking employment with the GCHHS. You also have the option to apply for advertised vacancies within Queensland Health via the job search website.

Apply Now!

Click APPLY to submit your application and include:

Your resume, including employment history, qualifications, and contact details for two referees.
A cover letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your experience and areas of interest
For further in-depth requirements please refer to the attached Role Description.

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

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