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About your opportunity

• This position will deliver high level clinical social work services and act as a resource/advisory person in the area of Rehabilitation within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.

• This position will exercise day-to-day leadership to a team of social workers and work closely within a multidisciplinary environment.

This is a temporary part-time role - 13/12/2026, working 22.8 hours per fortnight.  PLEASE NOTE - There is a possiblity of an extension - not exceeding 12 months. 

Role Responsiblities

• Undertake high level social work duties exercising independent professional judgement in managing a complex clinical caseload with infrequent need for direct clinical practice supervision.
• Act as a resource person in the area of rehabilitation social work providing high level clinical advice to professional and operational supervisors, relevant service managers and other stakeholders regarding service delivery.
• Demonstrate the integration of evidence based practice and well-developed clinical knowledge, skills and understanding of the continuum of care in the delivery of Social Work clinical services to clients with complex needs.
• Contribute to the capacity of the social work service to ensure appropriate levels of resource allocation and service delivery across service streams by participation in relief and after-hours service provision.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

About your new employer

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.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $64.64 to $69.55 p.h. (HP4)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• 4  weeks (pro rata) annual leave with 17.5% loading
• Professional Development allowance and leave
• Locality allowance
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

• The successful applicant must hold 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: This position may be required to work on-call weekends and public holidays on a rostered basis through the Social Work Department's Clinical On-Call Service. This service requires a thirty-minute response time. 
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Sandra Phillips on (07) 4433 5222

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV679389

Applications close: Tuesday, 14 April 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.

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.

• Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (05.24.Pdf)
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF)
  
  HP4 Social Worker - Snr (TSV Rehab Unit) 32010611 (Word)