Social Worker - Senior (Child Protection Liaison Officer) - Innisfail
Make the move. Make a difference.
Support recovery at every step.
Join a dedicated multidisciplinary team delivering high-level child protection expertise, influencing positive outcomes for children at risk and supporting communities across the Cassowary Coast and surrounding regions.About this role
COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT |
About us:
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.
Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.
About you:
In your new role you will…
- Provide a consultation liaison service for Queensland Health staff across Cassowary Hub and other child protection partners such as the Department of Child Safety and Queensland Police Service where child protection concerns/risk factors are identified.
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and child protection risk assessments and provide clinical support and guidance in relation to the outcomes/recommendations of the assessment to other clinicians working with the child and/or the child's carer/family.
- Provide clinical practice supervision/mentoring to less experienced health staff, allied health practitioners and undergraduate Social Work students.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Job details
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Position status Fixed Term Temporary |
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Position type Full-time |
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Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
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Classification HP4 |
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Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld |
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Job ad reference QLD/CAH695022 |
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Closing date 02-Nov-2026 |
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Job duration
Please see Role Description. |
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Contact person
Tania Cavanagh |
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Contact details
07 4016 1689
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Attachments
CAH695022 Role Description (PDF, 691KB)
Role Description CHHHS Application Kit (PDF, 1.47MB) Application Kit CHHHS Information for applicants (PDF, 1.59MB) Information Package for Applicants |
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