Job Description

Summary

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

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Job details

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- Position status: Permanent
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- Position type: Full time
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- Occupational group: Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
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- Classification: HP4
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- Workplace Location: Townsville region
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- Job ad reference: QLD/TV691321
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- Closing date: 14-Sep-2026
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- Fortnightly salary: $4912.70 - $5286.40
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- Job duration: Permanent Full-time
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- Contact person: Nicole Hunt
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- Contact details: (07) 4433 9481 Access the National Relay Service
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About the work unit / facility

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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.

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About your new employer

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Competitive salary and benefits

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We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

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

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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.

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Requirements

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

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

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Applications close: Monday, 14 September 2026.

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Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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

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Further information

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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

📌 Social Worker - Senior (Townsville)
🏢 Uworkin
📍 Townsville