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Social Worker -Social Work Department
Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.
Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/661343 |
| Closing date | 09-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Anne Butcher |
| Contact details | 07 4885 7630 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Social Work Department at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Social Worker to join their team on a permanent basis.
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
Competently deliver services independently or within a multidisciplinary team to consumer groups within the district, as determined through the Health Service Plan and priorities.
About the Team
The Social Work Department forms part of the Allied Health and Clinical Support Service Stream delivering a range of high-quality psychosocial services to consumers whose medical care and treatment is being provided through the Service Streams of: Lifespan and Critical Care; and Perioperative, Women's Health and Ambulatory Care; as well as to their families and caregivers.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Role Description (PDF, 546KB)
Role Description
