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Senior Social Worker - Rehabilitation
Townsville Rehabilitation Unit
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Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the team within the Townsville Rehabilitation Unit at Townsville University Hospital on a permanent full-time basis. The Senior Social Worker delivers 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. |
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
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| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV664993 |
| Closing date | 28-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent full-time |
| Contact person | Sandra Phillips |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 5222 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility:
The aim of the Rehabilitation Unit is to provide patients and their families with holistic, person-centred, evidence based care using a multidisciplinary approach.
About your new employer:
Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.
We offer:
- Clinical Excellence: Delivering high-quality care through innovative practices and patient-focused services.
- Career Growth: Access to professional development, training, and career pathways.
- Supportive Culture: A values-driven workplace that fosters collaboration and respect.
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and a lifestyle-friendly location.
Competitive salary and benefits:
- Salary between $4912.70 to $5286.40 per fortnight (HP4).
- 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 14-17.5% loading.
- Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.
Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support.
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.
Requirements:
- Mandatory qualification and registration or membership (if applicable).
- 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 thirty-minute response time.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role.
- A probationary period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Interested?
Enquiries are welcome, please contact:
Sandra Phillips on 07 4433 5222.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 28 October 2025.
Submit your application via https://www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV664993, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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.
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QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Information Package for Applicants
HP4 Senior Social Worker (Rehabilitation) 32010611 (Word, 435KB)
Role Description
