Job details

About the work unit / facility

Townsville Community Allied Health / Allied Health Service Division / Kirwan Health Campus / Townsville University Hospital

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

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. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

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. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $49.83 to $73.24 p.a. (HP3)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity

Deliver clinical Social Work services as a member of the community based multidisciplinary allied health team, for adults/older persons within the Townsville University Hospital catchment.

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

• The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
• Aged Care Pre-Employment Screening: Applicants are advised this position works in an identified Aged Care Facility as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and therefore requires employees and volunteers to have a current National Police Certificate.
• Highly desirable: Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skill in providing clinical social work services with community based clients who present with chronic and aging health conditions and/or rehabilitation focused needs.
• Highly regarded: Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.

Applications

Contact: Nicole Hunt on (07) 4433 9481.

Applications close: Tuesday, 5 August 2025

Please download the Role Description.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV649870

Recruitment Agency referrals 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.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• HP3 Social Worker (Townsville Community Allied Health) 30463648 (Word, 449KB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Application Kit