Job Summary
Queensland Council of Unions
- $69,426 pro-rata per annum
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 30th Jun 2023
- Brisbane & Gold Coast > South Brisbane
Social Worker
Queensland Council of Unions
Job description
About Queensland Unions
The Queensland Council of Unions is the peak union body in Queensland. It is comprised of 25 affiliated unions, representing over 380,000 union members.
Our Mission Statement is “Leading Unions to achieve industrial, political and social justice for Queensland Workers”.
Function
A support service for psychologically injured Queensland workers (who are suffering, or have suffered from, a work-related psychological injury) is delivered through a small team of social workers with appropriate skills and experience in mental health.
This service provides supplementary, non-technical support for workers who experience difficulties in navigating community supports as a result of the psychosocial impacts related to the workers’ compensation process.
Any agency engaged in workers’ compensation may refer an injured worker to this service; including the Regulator, employers, unions, and treating medical or allied health professionals.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in social work, as recognised by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW);
- Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW);
- Not having any other outstanding professional competency or ethical issues or complaints known to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) which may preclude membership of the organisation; and
- Evidence of continuing professional development will be well regarded.
Experience
Previous experience in undertaking intake and assessment, case management, and community outreach as a social worker, preferably in the field of mental health.
Other
This position is a 0.6 FTE per week, fixed-term contract (July 2023 – 31 December 2024) position 22.8 hours per week.
Applicants must have a current driver’s license.
Pre-employment screening, including an AFP criminal record check, may be undertaken on the person who is recommended for appointment to this role.
A probationary period of 6 months applies for new employees.
The QCU supports Equal Employment Opportunity and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women and LGBTIQ people with relevant qualifications, experience and skills to apply.
For any further information regarding the position, please contact Ms Renee Kempin Executive Officer with the QCU on (07) 3010 2555 or [email protected] using the subject line: Social Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.
A position description is attached.
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Job Summary
Queensland Council of Unions
- $69,426 pro-rata per annum
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 30th Jun 2023
- Brisbane & Gold Coast > South Brisbane