Social Worker Advanced - Domestic and Family Violence Specialist

About the role

Permanent part-time opportunity to lead change management processes through collaborative development and review of education standards, work practices, policies and protocols that enhance service delivery and support the continuum of care for people experiencing domestic and family violence.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Utilise professional judgement and evidence-based practice to apply knowledge and skills that facilitate novel, and/or critical decisions in complex case consultation.
• Work collaboratively with and provide high-level clinical advice and training to social work practitioners, professional and operational supervisors, relevant service managers and other internal and external stakeholders regarding complex professional standards, clinical cases, legislation, clinical service development and formal research contributions.
• Lead service data collection, service reporting and Metro North Health wide correspondence, practice-based research, quality improvement and community engagement activities related to DFV that result in enhanced outcomes for patients and the wider community.

• Provide clinical practice supervision, education, and support to HP3 level health practitioners, less experienced staff, and students and ensure the maintenance of clinical standards.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED