Social Worker (Male)

This position is responsible for providing Ad Hoc counselling and Psychosocial supports to clients presenting with a broad range of issues. These issues relate to self-esteem depression anxiety mood disorders anger and conflict management grief and loss stress-related physical illness sleep domestic violence sexual health problems relationship issues alcohol and substance misuse.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions Ad Hoc counselling / Psychosocial supports

Assessing client providing service/crisis intervention and follow up as required

Participating and advocating for and on behalf of clients

Providing referrals to access services relevant to individualised care needs

Liaising with Doctors and other support services (internal and external) to support clients to

achieve their self-determined goals

Provide support for the client to engage in community service supports and ongoing mental

health support

Complete all case plans/notes in Best Practice

Observe strict confidentiality ensuring all organisational and client information is kept private

Develop and maintain clinically effective working relationships with referring agencies

Provide support to the multi-disciplinary team as required

Remain abreast of professional issues related to SEWB generally and specifically for Aboriginal

and Torres Strait islander people

Work collaboratively with other team members and the wider TAIHS community in a manner that

fosters positive reputation relationships and workplace culture

Work within legal ethical and professional frameworks

Ensure a commitment to all lawful and reasonable directions

Actively endeavour to meet personal performance expectations and standards

Participate in relevant meetings (organisation and team)

Participate in required training and professional development programs

Actively monitor review and assist with improvements to policy procedure process and

practice across TAIHS All employees share the authority and responsibility of identifying

non-compliances or possible improvements and recording these instances such that corrective

or preventive action can be taken to rectify the immediate situation and to prevent recurrence

Commit to self-development and self-awareness to support professional growth

Work in accordance with the TAIHS Code of Conduct and values workplace health and safety

legislation confidentiality policies and all other relevant policies procedures and processes

Undertake other duties as reasonably directed

Required Qualifications and Experience

Social Work or higher (Membership to professional body preferred)

Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history coupled with

knowledge of the current range of issues affecting these cultural groups

Experience in client needs assessment service/crisis intervention and evidence based

therapeutic practices relevant to working with Indigenous clients (e.g. narrative strengths

based person centred approaches)

Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team in a multidisciplinary way

Ability to use MS Office Suites with the ability to grasp new software applications with ease

Required Licenses and Checks

Ability to pass a National Police Check no Serious/Criminal/Court Records

Current Blue Card (Queenslands Working with Children Check) (or AHPRA registration if

required)

Current C Class Drivers Licence (Qld)

Proof of qualifications and current registration (as appropriate) are to be provided prior to

commencement of employment

Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner

Offer of the position may be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment to support the

selection process.

Required Attributes

Ability to show initiative discretion and good judgement in carrying out clinical duties

Proven ability to be adaptable with competing demands in the workplace

Proven ability to work cooperatively as a member of an interdisciplinary team and show support

and respect for colleagues

Commitment to the principals of confidentiality

Ability to foster productive relationships

Practical Requirements

Work outside of normal hours of duty may be required

Travel across the region may be required

Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position in a safe manner

Apply by clicking the Apply now tab and be sure to provide a cover letter and resume demonstrating how your experience capabilities and qualifications align to the requirements of the role.

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applications close 20 June 2026