The RoleAn opportunity has become available for a Social Worker - Senior 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 willDeliver evidence-based interventions including brief counselling, psychoeducation, risk assessment and safety planningUtilise and apply contemporary Social Work frameworksUtilise extensive clinical knowledge to deliver high level, evidence-based Social Work servicesManage a complex caseload with a high degree of autonomy, exercising independent clinical judgementContribute to student education and training ensuring high standards of social work practiceAbout youTo be successful in this position you will require:Tertiary degree in Social WorkEligibility for registration with 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 BTuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be requiredDriver LicencePaid Blue Card (Working with Children Check)Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosedCriminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)BenefitsFlexible work optionsCareer DevelopmentSalary PackagingModern FacilitiesDiverse Work CultureResearch Opportunities12.75% super17.5% leave loadingSalaryPermanent part time (60.8 hours per fortnight)Base salary ranging from $66.92 - $71.77About UsCDS is a multidisciplinary health care team that specialises in the assessment and ongoing support for children and young people with developmental and behavioural concerns. CDS runs a suite of different clinical service pathways including (but not limited to) Multidisciplinary Assessment Clinics and Allied Health specific clinics. Social Workers can be involved in all clinical pathways, and allocation to these is dependent upon operational and service need. The role provides care to all paediatric and adolescent age groups (0-18), with each clinical pathway having different age eligibility criteria.About Gold Coast HealthNationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health careAnnual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billionMore than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health PrecinctsSecondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilitiesOpportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyleA workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their bestCommitted to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belongHow to ApplyClick APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 16 November 2026Gold 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: GC695697Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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📌 Social Worker - Senior (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 City of Gold Coast