Social Worker

About the opportunity

You will have the opportunity to provide high level Social Work services to optimise psychosocial outcomes, and to achieve maximum benefits from health care services for patients/consumers in the Women's and Children's team. Supervision will be provided to optimise clinical and professional skill development and learning. Professional development opportunities are also available to enhance clinical experience. You will be working in a supportive and friendly department where autonomy and innovation are highly valued, and ongoing learning and professional development opportunities are encouraged and supported.

Working in a tertiary teaching hospital with links to James Cook University, you will have access to academic resources and potential research collaborations, further enhancing your professional growth and development.

In addition to the above, joining our team offers the opportunity to be part of an effective and motivated group of clinicians who are passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare. Our team values collaboration and fosters a supportive and friendly work environment where, clinical reasoning, accountability, agility, autonomy and innovation are highly prized.

About your new employer

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security and a family-friendly environment.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

Salary range: $64.64 to $69.55 p.h. (HP4)

4 weeks annual leave (pro rata) with 17.5% loading

Professional Development leave and allowance

12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Social Work that provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Significant Social Work professional experience and /or post graduate qualifications in supporting women and families experiencing bereavement resulting from pregnancy loss and supporting women experiencing complex psychosocial matters during their pregnancy will be highly regarded.

Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a 'working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position.

This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Amy Raleigh on

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Applications close: Wednesday, 10 September 2025

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.