Social Worker

Permanent full time opportunity responsible for the design, delivery and review of a specialist Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) clinical education and training curriculum, alongside the provision of clinical practice advice and professional support for government and non-government health and community service workers across Queensland.

About the role

Permanent full time opportunity responsible for the design, delivery and review of a specialist Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) clinical education and training curriculum, alongside the provision of clinical practice advice and professional support for government and non-government health and community service workers across Queensland.

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:

• Undertake the development, delivery and review of best practice, evidence based AOD training and education content and resources that enhance professional competence and builds workforce capacity of multidisciplinary health professionals who provide services to clients / patients with alcohol and other drug issues.
• Maintain an advanced level of contemporary knowledge and skill in the delivery of AOD treatment with clients and communities through research, clinical practice and self-directed learning to ensure contemporary AOD policies, guidelines and evidenced based best practice are reflected in training materials and other workforce development initiatives.
• Utilising principles of adult learning, facilitate the delivery of face-to-face and virtual training to a variety of professional audiences across Queensland.
• Provide independent, high-level, specialised AOD practice advice, authoritative counsel and other forms of professional support to workers and services statewide in matters relating to alcohol and drug issues, complex case management, treatment provision, education and professional development.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• 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
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here:

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