About the role

Mater Health has an exciting part-time maximum term position for an experienced Social Worker to join our Social Work and Psychology team. The Domestic and Family Violence Specialist role - Mater Advocacy and Protection Unit (MAP Unit) provides specialised and integrated education, training, advice and clinical consultation to Mater employees statewide who are engaged with consumers experiencing, or at-risk of experiencing violence, abuse and neglect across the lifespan. 

Salary range: $64.64 - $69.55 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

Typical tasks include but not limited to:

• Work strategically to shift the culture at Mater towards an “authorising environment” embracing DFV as a health issue, embedding a DFV screening and response model as routine
• Implement a robust DFV framework at Mater that supports best practice and advances Queensland’s reform agenda.
• Build the confidence of Mater People to effectively respond to DFV indicators
• Ensure DFV Mater policy and procedures are contemporary, fit for purpose, align with state-wide DFV reforms and legislative changes
• Ensure Information management protocols both support patient privacy and enable risk management
• Deliver specialist assessment, high level advice and consultative social work services in Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) with minimal clinical supervision
• Act as a reference point for Mater People on the best practice assessment and management of DFV presentations
• Ability to actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices
• Provide advanced professional direction on the development of governance through clinical policies, practices, procedures and protocols
• Lead service improvement activities to enhance standards
• Develop, deliver and evaluate a program of DFV health workforce education and training
• Attend relevant committees, community forums and meetings as required
• Support the professional development, clinical supervision and clinical expertise of less experienced practitioners, peers, students, and social work assistants
• Actively contribute to the identification, implementation and evaluation of relevant research, education and training initiatives

About you

We are searching for someone who is/has:

• A degree in social work that provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Current Blue Card.
• Experience in psychosocial and risk assessment frameworks including but not limited to, Common Risk and Safety Frameworks, Safe and Together perpetrator mapping and victim survivor partnering and safety planning skills.
• Experience in domestic and family violence practice across the lifespan and ability to apply this within a health context
• Experience in child protection sector
• Ability to apply independent clinical judgement with minimal supervision, based on contemporary research.
• An understanding of the intersection and complexities of child protection and domestic and family violence and apply integrated practice.
• Child protection and domestic and family violence sector experience, ideally in a health setting.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver adult education and training in the specialty areas of the MAP unit.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close on April 7th 2026. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.