Social Worker - Midwifery and Paediatric Navigation
Temporary Full-Time | Immediate start to 30 June 2028
(with the possibility of extension)
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Megan Pickford on 0499 752 125 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.
About the role
The Social Worker, Midwifery and Paediatric Navigation provides specialised psycho-social support to mothers, children and families from the Torres and Cape region while they access health care in Cairns. Working as part of the Navigation Services team, the role delivers culturally responsive, early intervention support, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to improve health and wellbeing during pregnancy and the first 3,000 days of life, and provides expert advice on parenting, child wellbeing, and child protection responsibilities.
Why Torres and Cape?
As a qualified working in Torres and Cape HHS, your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate and improve the lives of patients is huge!
You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.
What you'll get
Base salary of $128,169 - $137,918 per annum
Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
Generous 12.75% employer superannuation
Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
17.5% annual leave loading
Why Cairns?
Live where rainforest meets the reef and enjoy the best of Tropical North Queensland.
Easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest and Cape York
Short commute, giving you more time to enjoy life outside work
Rich Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
Vibrant dining, markets and outdoor lifestyle
Gateway to some of Australia's most spectacular remote communities
Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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