Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".

Our values are:

Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement

We are seeking committed and passionate professionals to help us achieve our mission.

About the opportunity:

Position: Director – Social Work

Vacancy: Permanent full-time

Location: Social Work Department, Townsville University Hospital

How you will be assessed:

• Ability to apply an expert level of knowledge and skills in complex contemporary social work clinical practice; and solve large-scale, complex clinical service problems
• Ability to engage, empower and lead an agile social work workforce in their implementation of innovative, evidence-informed care.
• Ability to provide strategic direction and operational management of a complex social work service at a tertiary facility. Demonstrated ability to deliver services within an allocated budget.
• Ability to provide strategic direction within a tertiary facility, across multiple facilities of a HHS, and / or statewide. Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders to progress social work priorities and deliver person-centred care.

Enjoy a generous remuneration package valued up to $190,788 p.a., including:

• Salary range: $161,540 to $167,217 p.a. (HP6)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Why Choose Us?

• Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and become empowered with a supportive employer committed to your growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
• Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Requirements:

• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to commencement of clinical duties.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

With challenge comes opportunity; utilise your resilience and join the rewarding and interesting profession of providing exceptional, accessible healthcare and support to our community, your community.

Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Joanne Stitt on (07) 4433 1052.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV621724

Applications close: Thursday, 13 March 2025

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.