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, 31 March 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: GC677444

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Enquiries: John Chacksfield 0418 469 ***

Job Ad Reference: GC677444

Closing Date: Tuesday, 31 March 2026