Provide high quality Social Work services to people within the Gold Coast Health Service experiencing mental illness, or primary alcohol and drug concerns as well as dual diagnosis issues, utilising a recovery focused framework to optimise psychosocial outcomes for consumers, their families and carers.

The Role An opportunity has become available for several Social Workers (Mental Health - Inpatient Units) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

- Provide an efficient and responsive mental health Social Work service within identified models of care and in accordance with professional, ethical and National Mental Health standards
- Utilise knowledge of Social Work theories and frameworks in understanding the impact of the environment and culture on the development of mental illness
- Undertake routine psychosocial assessments to support diagnosis, treatment, education and case management across a broad spectrum of clinical presentations
- Apply professional judgement to facilitate effective clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence across multiple clinical areas.

About you To be successful in this position you will require:

- A tertiary degree in Social Work
- Eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- 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
- Driver Licence
- Paid Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

- Flexible work options
- Career Development




- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading

Salary

- Permanent full time (two positions)
- Base salary ranging from $80,015 - $116,189 per annum

About Us Pandanus and Melaleuca are 24 bed acute adult inpatient units that provide individualized, comprehensive, and focused care to adults, presenting with acute symptoms of their mental health conditions. The units are based at Gold Coast University Hospital. The service has strong partnerships with the community, government, and non-government organisations.

Each unit comprises of 24 beds that are divided into 2 sections. A psychiatric intensive care unit comprising of 6 beds and a low dependency acute "open" unit comprising of 18 beds. The units are designed to promote safety and well-being.

About Gold Coast Health

- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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

Job Ad reference: GC691011

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

📌 Social Worker (Mental Health - Inpatient Units) (Southport)
🏢 Department of Health - Queensland
📍 Southport