About us:
Allied health play an important role in achieving the objectives set out in our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy.
Allied health work closely with medical, nursing, technical and operational colleagues, and community partners to optimise patient recovery and well-being.
The allied health workforce is supported to achieve clinical excellence through a commitment to improving quality, creating continuous improvement opportunities and a culture of learning and development.
Social Workers recognise the impact of the socioeconomic, cultural, psychological and political determinants on a person's health and overall wellbeing.
Social work focuses on enhancing a person's social and emotional functioning through targeted specialised interventions and mobilising services and supports.
Our Social Workers work in hospital and community facilities across Gladstone, Biloela, Emerald, Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton regions.
About the role:
The Social Work Advanced Clinical Lead is required to contribute to the advancement of high-quality Social Work services and optimal patient care through provision of advanced clinical services, clinical leadership for service development, quality improvement, clinical education and research activities.
This position reports operationally and professionally to the Director of Social Work and may be expected to deputise for the Director of Social Work.
About you:
Possession of a degree qualification in Social Work from a recognised tertiary institution and eligibility for professional membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
While not mandatory, a postgraduate qualification consistent with a senior leadership role is highly desirable.
Demonstrated advanced level of knowledge, expertise, and skills in one or more areas of social work clinical practice.
Demonstrated ability to lead change, and to initiate, plan and evaluate services.
Demonstrated proactive approach to personal education, networking, professional development, clinical and professional supervision and the development of colleagues.
What we offer: Salary information:
Total remuneration value of up to $14,385 p.m. is comprised of:
An hourly rate between $73.12 - $76.30 p.h.
12.75% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% leave loading
Other benefits include:
Professional Development Opportunities
Education Opportunities - Study and Research
Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
Generous Salary Sacrificing
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:
Your current CV or resume, including referees.
A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and 'How you will be Assessed' section of the Role Description.
Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4L612081.
Applications close: Tuesday, 14 January 2025
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