Social Worker
Ramsay Health Care · Benowa, Queensland, Australia
Located on the Gold Coast, Pindara Private Hospital is a leading private healthcare provider offering a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, maternity and specialist services.
As part of Ramsay Health Care, Australia’s largest private hospital operator, Pindara combines the resources and career opportunities of a national healthcare organisation with a strong connection to the local Gold Coast community.
Join Pindara and become part of a team that is committed to caring for people, supporting each other and making a difference every day!
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our friendly multidisciplinary team on a permanent part-time basis. In this role, you will provide bio-psychosocial, mental health and risk assessments and intervention for acute medical and surgical inpatients. Your expertise in care coordination, assessment, and community resource navigation will be instrumental in helping clients achieve their goals and enhance their quality of life.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor of Social Work degree or equivalent qualification
- Current eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or equivalent professional body
- Demonstrated experience in acute hospital social work practice, including care coordination and discharge planning
- Demonstrates a high level of autonomy to work independently on the wards and collaboratively in a job share role
- Experienced with facilitating family meetings, consultations and/brief single session counselling sessions
- Proven ability to conduct thorough assessments and develop effective intervention strategies in a timely manner/or within 24 hours of referral
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information clearly
- Displays a sound understanding of the hospital social work role and the scope of practice within a large health organisation
- Has the ability to use clinical reasoning to identify and prioritise any social barriers to discharge (and how to address them in an inpatient setting)
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and independently as required
- Proficiency in case management and documentation practices
- Displays a willingness to act with integrity and professionalism if any personal or ethical conflicts arise within the professional setting
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to analyse complex situations
What’s in it for You?
At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:
- Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
- Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
- Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
- Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
- Increase your take-home pay through novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.
- Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
- According to the role, Ramsay may require proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
Apply Now
Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? All applications must be lodged online.
Applications close: 28th November 2026
Reference number: JR117045
Please Note:
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.
Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.