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Social Worker - Senior
Toowoomba
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Psychology, Counselling & Social Work |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2607688331 |
| Closing date | 06-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | Up to 12 months |
| Contact person | Evelyn (Li) Xu |
| Contact details | 0408 870 611 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
As a Senior Social Worker, you'll play a key role in improving mental health outcomes for adults across the region. From providing expert clinical support to shaping service improvements and mentoring colleagues, you'll work with a dedicated multidisciplinary team to deliver meaningful care and lasting impact.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Providing advanced assessment, intervention and care planning that supports recovery and positive consumer outcomes.
- Building trusted relationships with consumers, families, carers and partner services to coordinate effective care.
- Leading quality improvement initiatives that strengthen service delivery and enhance patient experiences.
- Supporting the growth of others through supervision, mentoring, education and shared professional learning.
Let's Talk About You
You're someone who combines clinical expertise with genuine compassion. You bring sound judgement to complex situations, communicate with confidence, and work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for consumers and their support networks. You take pride in helping people navigate challenging times while also contributing to stronger services, capable teams and healthier communities. Your approach reflects the values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- Eligibility for professional membership as a qualified Social Worker and a current C Class driver's licence.
- Significant experience delivering high-level social work services within adult mental health settings.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills that support effective multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Demonstrated ability to lead service improvements, influence practice and support the development of others.
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have postgraduate studies in mental health and/or experience leading clinical practice, quality initiatives or service development projects.
Most importantly, you'll be passionate about improving mental health outcomes and creating positive change for individuals, families and communities.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.
Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.
Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.
Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:
- Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
- Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
- Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.
For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits
Your future is here. Where are you?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.
Find out more about us!
Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:
www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
We’re building a welcoming, inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.
Before you apply, please take a moment to read the attached documents to learn about the role and process.
Documents
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