About SMHRU
The new SMHRU unit offers mental health rehabilitation services for individuals needing extended inpatient care in a secure environment. Our focus is on autonomy, self-determination, and working collaboratively towards independent living. All consumers are over 18 years of age.
Our philosophy of care nurtures individual dreams and aspirations, promoting hope and optimism, and ensuring people feel valued, important, welcome, and safe.
About Your New Role
Are you looking for a role with real meaning and purpose? Gold Coast Health have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker - Senior (Identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) to join our newly developed Secure Mental Health Unit and make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support effective and efficient communication and clinical practice to ensure culturally safe care and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inpatients
Provide high-level evidence-based clinical assessments, interventions, care and discharge planning
Lead and contribute to quality activities to improve service delivery for improved patient outcomes
Qualifications
To be successful in this position you will require:
Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community
Tertiary degree in Social Work
AASW membership eligibility
Driver Licence
Blue Card/Working with children check
Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits of Working with Gold Coast Health
Career Development opportunities
Salary Packaging
Award winning new facility with modern amenities
Diverse Work Culture
12.75% super
17.5% leave loading
Salary
Permanent full time
Base salary ranging from $128 169 to $137 918 per annum
About Gold Coast Health
More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Tuesday, 16 June 2026.
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC682819
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