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Social Worker
Toowoomba
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Psychology, Counselling & Social Work |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2607688436 |
| Closing date | 06-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | for 6 months with possiblity of extesnion |
| Contact person | Roslyn McCann |
| Contact details | (07) 4616 5268 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
As a Social Worker, you'll be part of a team that helps people build stability, strengthen resilience and work towards meaningful recovery. Working closely with consumers, families, carers and healthcare professionals, you'll create positive change through person-centred support and coordinated care that improves lives and strengthens community wellbeing.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Empowering people to achieve their recovery goals through tailored assessment, support and care planning.
- Building strong connections with families, carers and service partners to create seamless and coordinated support networks.
- Championing best-practice approaches that enhance consumer experiences and improve service outcomes.
- Sharing your knowledge, insights and ideas to support continuous improvement and team development.
Let's talk about you!
You're someone who leads with compassion and sees the person behind the circumstances. You bring sound professional judgement, a collaborative approach and the confidence to navigate complex situations with integrity and care. The impact you make isn't measured only by the services you provide, but by the trust you build, the hope you inspire and the progress you help people achieve. You're motivated by purposeful work and take pride in helping individuals and families move forward with dignity and confidence.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- A recognised Social Work qualification and eligibility for, or membership with, the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Experience applying contemporary social work practice and evidence-informed approaches.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams and community networks.
- A proactive, organised and adaptable approach, with a commitment to ongoing professional growth.
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in mental health, community-based services, quality improvement initiatives and/or mentoring, education or supervision experience.
Above all, you'll bring Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage, helping create brighter futures for the people and communities who rely on us.
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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