Senior Social Worker
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Posted 4 days ago
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a dynamic healthcare environment with access to advanced medical practices, research, and specialised expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we support professional development through complex casework, multidisciplinary collaboration, and innovative care.
Career Growth and Development
We provide structured career pathways, secondments, and training programs. Whether advancing in clinical specialties, Digital Health, or leadership, staff benefit from mentorship and strong ties with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
Our community-driven culture promotes collaboration, inclusion, and support. We offer metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional lifestyle—short commutes, diverse facilities, and a close-knit network.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Located in North Queensland, Townsville HHS spans vibrant rural, urban, country, and coastal communities. Staff enjoy affordable living, natural beauty, and outdoor activities in a relaxed setting.
We prioritise wellbeing through flexible work options, job security, and a family-friendly environment—combining regional lifestyle with modern healthcare benefits.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $128,169 to $137,918 p.a. (HP4)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development allowance and leave
- Plus great Salary Sacrificing options
About your opportunity
The Department of Social Work, within The Townsville Hospital and Health Service, provides comprehensive Social Work services as an integral part of its health care delivery system.
This position will deliver high-level clinical services to stroke patients within the Acute Stroke Unit and associated areas. Working as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, the role aims to optimise psychosocial outcomes for patients, families, and carers, and to ensure effective utilisation of healthcare services.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries: Matt Jackson on (07) 4433 3225.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV667101
Applications close: 20/11/2025.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
About Townsville Hospital and Health Service
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service comprises 18 hospitals and community health campuses and two residential aged care facilities.
The health service has a population of more than 230,000 and employs a workforce of around 5,000 dedicated staff, all whom take pride in providing the best possible care to thousands of patients across the region. In the past financial year, the health service provided almost 65,000 in-patient occasions of service, had more than 75,000 emergency department attendances and delivered more than 2,600 babies.
The health service has five clinical service groups. These are: Surgical, Mental Health, Rural Hospitals, Medical and Health and Wellbeing. They are supported by the Commercial Services Group.
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service can offer you the right blend of professional enhancement and fulfilling work coupled with a relaxed lifestyle in the tropics.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website
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