Job Description
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 cutting-edge 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)4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading*****% employer contribution to
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Development Allowance and LeavePlus 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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Applications close: Monday, 14 September ****.
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Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

📌 Social Worker - Senior (Townsville)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Townsville