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Social Worker
Dalby
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Darling Downs - Maranoa,Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2605682706 |
| Closing date | 28-May-2026 |
| Job duration | 12 months with possibility of extension |
| Contact person | Kate Curtain |
| Contact details | 0429 876 829 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
As a Social Worker, you'll play a valued role in supporting patients, families and clinical teams to navigate complex situations with care and clarity. Working in a regional hospital setting, you'll balance client‑centred practice with teamwork, contributing to outcomes that strengthen wellbeing across the community.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Supporting patients and families to navigate social, emotional and practical challenges, helping them feel informed, supported and heard
- Working alongside multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, manage risk and support safe transitions across services
- Applying professional judgement to complex situations, including crisis support, discharge planning and advocacy
- Contributing to service quality through ethical practice, clear documentation and ideas that improve how care is delivered
Let's talk about you!
You're someone who brings calm, compassion and clarity into challenging moments. You value dignity and integrity, communicate thoughtfully, and know how to support people when it matters most. In this role, you'll take pride in helping individuals and families feel supported, respected and empowered while contributing to a health service that genuinely values community connection. You're not just here to meet expectations — you're here to make a positive, lasting difference.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers
- Experience delivering evidence‑based social work services in health or community settings
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Sound professional judgement, empathy, and a commitment to ethical, person‑centred care
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in rural or regional practice and/or postgraduate training relevant to health social work.
Most importantly, you'll bring the values we live by at Darling Downs Health — compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage — and use them to support people, strengthen outcomes and build trust every day.
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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