Social Worker - Senior (Bundaberg)

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity: 

• Provide high level Social Work knowledge, clinical skills and clinical expertise, leadership, consultation and professional supervision in the provision of palliative care support services within the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service.
• The position requires a significant level of independence and personal accountability, including independent professional judgement, 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.
• Contribute to service development, education and research in the work unit.
• The position operationally reports to the Team Leader, Cancer Care Support Team. The position professionally reports to the Director of Social Work, Bundaberg, Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service.

Temporary Part Time (45.6 hours p.f.) from date of appointment until 19^th September 2026 and for other periods of leave relief as negotiated by the Line Manager until June 2027.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive competitive salary rates between $64.64 - $69.56 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP4) (Temporary Part Time, 45.6 hours p.f., from date of appointment until 19^th September 2026 and for other periods of leave relief as negotiated by the Line Manager until June 2027). (Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy). Job Ad Reference: H2607WB687638

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'