Senior Social Worker - Emergency Department

Mater

2 days ago

Springfield, Queenslandup to $15,900Full TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

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Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical Social Work advice within professional and multidisciplinary teams and when liaising with p.

implement complex interventions to ensure the fulfilment of patient centred care.

Provide delegation, supervision, training and support to less experienced health practitioners, allied healt.

develop and evaluate quality and service improvement activities that improve clinical services and patient o.

Requirements

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Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $138,486 - $149,011

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Mater as a Senior Social Worker – Emergency Department.

Key Skills

Clinical social workEmergency department experienceCrisis interventionMultidisciplinary team collaborationClinical assessmentPatient-centered careEvidence-based practiceDocumentationClinical supervisionService improvementConflict resolutionDecision makingCommunicationAdaptability

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Senior Social Worker - Emergency Department at Mater a 3.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Mater is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Mater lists compensation for this physician position at $66k to $71k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Springfield, Queensland.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical social work, Emergency department experience, Crisis intervention, Multidisciplinary team collaboration, Clinical assessment, Patient-centered care, Evidence-based practice, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: Provide clinical social work advice and interventions within a multidisciplinary emergency department team. Exercise independent professional judgment to manage complex patient needs and contribute to service development.

Benefits package: Salary packaging up to $15,900, Access to staff benefits including discounts, Professional development through Mater Education, Employee Assistance Program, Discounted gym access via Fitness Passport, Discounted on-site parking and café prices. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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