The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Social Worker to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-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 social work services in hospital and community settings, including home visits
Apply biopsychosocial framework, resources, and policy knowledge to support patients and families
Make independent clinical decisions on complex cases
Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
Tertiary degree in Social Work
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
The employee to take part in a roster across 7 days
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
Temporary full time (up to six months with the possibility of extension)
Base salary ranging from $3 030.00 - $4 453.50 per fortnight
About Us
Hospital in the Home services provide multi-disciplinary team care which aims to deliver safe, reliable and efficient client and family focused health care services, primarily in community setting including patient homes, workplaces, with some centre-based service delivery. Hospital in the Home services include, adult Hospital in the Home and children's Hospital in the Home. Hospital in the Home is a hospital substitution for the GCHHS with the aim of providing medical and nursing care to adults in their home environment for conditions requiring medical and nursing intervention.
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 Friday, 22 August 2025
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC653821
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