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Social Worker
Townsville University Hospital
Townsville Hospital and Health Service, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island. We operate 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Townsville University Hospital, the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, provides specialist referral services for 700,000 people living in the region.
We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow’s health sector workforce.
Job details
| Position status | Casual |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV635633 |
| Closing date | 22-May-2025 |
| Job duration | Casual, non-standard hours, multiple positions |
| Contact person | Amy Raleigh |
| Contact details | 07 4433 2170 Access the National Relay Service |
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: Social Worker
Vacancy: Casual, non-standard hours, multiple positions
Location: Townsville University Hospital
About the role:
The purpose of this role is to provide Social Work clinical services, as a member of the multidisciplinary team, to the patients across the health service to optimise psychosocial outcomes and achieve maximum healthcare benefits for patients and families. Clinical services are delivered in a manner that ensures the social, emotional, cultural and environmental circumstances of the patient and/or their carer are valued and fosters professional and ethical excellence.
Enjoy generous casual rates $49.83 to $73.24 p.h. (HP3)
Your contributions will be valued and impactful.
Why Choose Us?
- 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:
- Mandatory qualifications: at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in social work that provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Roster / Clinical Rotations: The incumbent understands and agrees to participation in rotation across clinical areas and campuses. The incumbent understands and agrees to participation in on-call arrangements (including the Department's Emergency Clinical On-call Roster, which requires a 30 minute response time), shift work (including early, late and night), as well as weekends and public holidays.
- 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 including criminal history clearance and Blue Card Checks.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
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:
Amy Raleigh on 07 4433 2170.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV635633
Applications close: Thursday, 22 May 2025.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents’ section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Information Package for Applicants
HP3 Social Worker (Casual) Social Work Dept 30463615 (Word, 483KB)
Role Description
