Social Worker - Senior (Bundaberg)
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by cancer. As a Senior Social Worker with the Cancer Care Support Team at Bundaberg Hospital, you'll provide compassionate, specialist psychosocial care while working as part of a multidisciplinary team. This is an opportunity to use your expertise to support patients and families through every stage of their cancer journey, while contributing to service development and mentoring within a supportive, patient-centred environment.
About this role
Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.
Your opportunity:
- This position provides high level Social Work knowledge, clinical skills and clinical expertise, leadership, consultation and professional supervision in the provision of cancer care services in the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service.
- The position requires a significant level of independence and personal accountability, including independent professional judgement in problem solving and clinical management, handling of a complex caseload beyond that of routine day to day clinical practice, without the need for direct regular clinical practice supervision.
- The position contributes to service development, education and research in the work unit.
Temporary Full Time (76 hours p.f.) from date of appointment for 12 months with the possibility of extension.
Find out more in the Role Description.
Our offer:
You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $157,360 p.a., comprising salary between $128,169 - $137,918 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP4) (Temporary Full Time, 76 hours p.f., from date of appointment for 12 months with the possibility of extension). (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2606WB686661
Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:
- Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
- Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
- Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
- Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
- Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
- The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Bundaberg, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle
Discover Bundaberg
Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.
How to apply:
The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***
Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure
‘Care, connection and compassion for all'
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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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 Wide Bay |
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Job ad reference QLD/H2606WB686661 |
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Closing date 20-Jul-2026 |
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Job duration
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Contact person
Brandy Johnson |
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Contact details
0400 716 242
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Attachments
Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF, 285KB)
Information Package for Applicants Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF, 787KB) Information Package for Applicants Document Preparation Guide (PDF, 3.57MB) Information Package for Applicants H2606WB686661 RD (PDF, 954KB) Role Description |
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