Senior Social Worker (Weipa)

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Temporary Full Time Social Worker position available up to 07 July 2024 (with possibility of extension)

Tell me more...Deliver high quality clinical Social Work services to support holistic care that is responsive to community needs, work in partnership with multidisciplinary team members and promote social and emotional wellbeing for individuals, families and communities.

Professional and personal motivators!

As an Allied Health professional working in Weipa, 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.

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

  • Base comprising salary between $4,769.60 - $5,132.40 per fortnight – you may be eligible for additional benefits Allied health salaries | Careers ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/allied-health-careers/salary-and-benefits ) 
  • Competitive salary packaging: In addition to a base wage, we also provide a generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and have salary packaging options Salary packaging | Careers (health.qld.gov.au) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/salary-and-benefits/salary-packaging ).
  • Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
  • Free Accommodation

Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy: 

  • A warm climate
  • Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes. See Torres Strait Islands geographical map(PDF) ( https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/2901446/tchhs-torres-strait-npa-map.pdf ) / Cape York geographical map(PDF) ( https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/2901443/tchhs-cape-york-map.pdf )
  • Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
  • Rich Indigenous Culture
  • Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS ( https://www.torres-cape.health.qld.gov.au/ ) and the Torres Strait ( https://www.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au/where-to-go/torres-strait ) and Cooktown and Cape York ( https://www.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au/where-to-go/cape-york ) regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
  • Follow us - Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/torrescapehhs ) | Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/torresandcapehhs/ ) | LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/torres-and-cape-hospital-and-health-service/mycompany/verification/?viewAsMember=true )

Professional and personal qualities TCHHS are looking for;

  • Demonstrated high level Social Work competencies in comprehensive assessment and clinical interventions which may be of a complex nature and require innovative approaches.

Torres and Cape HHS Values- Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Do you need more information? Simply call the contact person listed on the role description.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.




20 April 2024
Location: Australia Queensland Cairns region,Far North Qld
Salary: As per State Award AUD per year
Work type:
Locum Tenens
PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters.

Only direct applications will be considered.

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