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Social Worker - Senior


Townsville Community Allied Health - Kirwan Health Campus

Summary


Exciting opportunities available now with the
Townsville Hospital and Health Service.


Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP4
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV691321
Closing date 14-Sep-2026
Job duration Permanent Full-time
Contact person Nicole Hunt
Contact details (07) 4433 9481
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About the work unit / facility:

Townsville Community Health Service provides multidiscplinary allied health services to adults and older persons. Services include assessment and referral, Social work and other discipline-specific interventions, and integrated care delivered in collaboration with Community Nursing and Older Persons services.

About your new employer:

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse healthcare environment with access to adavanced clinical practice, research and specialied expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, staff work across comlex cases, collaborate in multisciplinary teams and contribute to innovative healthcare.

This environment supports career growth through structured pathways, secondments, education and training, mentorship and professional development. A strong community-driven culture fosters collaboration, inclusion and professional support across a close-knit regional network.

The Townsville HHS region offers vibrant communities, affordable living, outdoor adventures and a relaxed North Queensland lifestyle. With rural and urban facilities, flexible work arrangements, job security and a family-friendly environment, staff can build their careers while enjoying the region's lifestyle.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

  • Salary range: $128,169 to $137,918 p.a. (HP4)
  • 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Professional Development Allowance and Leave
  • Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

Join Townsville Community Allied Health (TCAH) as a Senior Social Worker, delivering high-level clinical social work services to adults and older persons. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll provide assessment, therapeutic support and clinical advice while contributing to post-acute care, rehabilitation and hospital avoidance programs. You'll also provide clinical leadership and supervision to social work practitioners, assistants and students.

Requirements:

  • Tertiary degree (or equivalent) in Social Work and proof of membership (AASW)
  • Possession of a Class C driver's license.
  • This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
  • Probation period may apply.
  • Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Nicole Hunt on (07) 4433 9481.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV691321

Applications close: Monday, 14 September 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

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