Social Worker

Mater • Springfield, MO

4d • $45 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for a Social Worker to join
us in a part-time capacity (0.8 FTE).  Based at our Springfield campus, this is
a career-defining opportunity in a dynamic, patient-focused environment. This
role will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater
Hospital Springfield — opening in the coming months. As Mater’s first new public
hospital in over 60 years, this state of the art facility will meet the needs of
the growing Greater Springfield region.

The Social Work team will support both public and private patients across the
co-located Mater Hospital Springfield and Mater Private Hospital Springfield,
and will service a range of specialties such as medical/surgical, ICU,
maternity, paediatrics, and emergency.

Salary range: $44.99 - $60.35 per hour plus superannuation
[https://www.ato.gov.au/tax-rates-and-codes/key-superannuation-rates-and-thresholds/super-guarantee] and access
to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900
[https://account.smartsalary.com.au/benefits-available?ercode=MML]  + access to
many staff benefits! 
[https://www.mater.org.au/group/careers/working-with-mater]

Requirements

• A degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Experience delivering social work services in an acute health setting (hospital experience desirable), supporting patients with complex medical and social issues
• Demonstrated clinical practice skills and sound clinical judgement in providing high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and engage effectively with patients and carers
• Ability or willingness to rapidly develop skills in quality and service improvement activities that enhance clinical outcomes

Responsibilities

• Delivering routine social work services to achieve optimal patient outcomes, and applying clinical judgement to assess and support patients with more complex medical conditions, under clinical supervision as required
• Managing an appropriate caseload using strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards and organisational policy
• Collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families, and carers to facilitate holistic, patient-centred care
• Identifying, developing, and engaging in quality and service improvement initiatives to enhance clinical services and patient outcomes
• Providing direction to social work assistants and students
• Participating in continuing professional development to maintain and enhance clinical expertise
• Promoting the role and value of the social work service within the wider healthcare team

Benefits

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees