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Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Classification HP3
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV692936
Closing date 12-Oct-2026
Yearly salary
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Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Permanent Part-time, 38 hours per fortnight
Contact person Jocelyn Wooler
Contact details (07) 4433 3000
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About the work unit / facility

The Acute Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit is a 38-bed specialist service located at Townsville University Hospital. We provide short-term, intensive assessment, treatment and support for adults experiencing acute mental health challenges, with a strong focus on recovery, stabilisation and wellbeing.

Our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, consumer-centred care across both low and high dependency inpatient settings, working collaboratively with consumers, families, carers and community partners to support recovery and successful transition back to the community.

About your employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is a leading tertiary and referral service providing high-quality healthcare to North Queensland communities. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can expand your clinical expertise, build leadership capability, and access ongoing education and professional development opportunities.

With modern healthcare facilities, strong university partnerships, flexible work options, and the prospect to enjoy a relaxed North Queensland lifestyle, Townsville HHS is a great place to build a rewarding career.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and .

- Base salary range: $40.35 - $58.59 p.h.
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development allowance + dedicated leave
- Plus great





options to increase take-home pay * Flexible working arrangements may be available

About your opportunity

In this key role, you will play a vital role in supporting consumers experiencing acute episodes of mental illness through comprehensive assessment, care planning, therapeutic intervention, and discharge coordination. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide recovery-oriented, person-centred care that promotes dignity, wellbeing and positive health outcomes for consumers, their families and carers.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure continuity of care and successful transition from inpatient treatment to community-based supports. The role offers opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills, exercise professional judgement in complex situations, participate in supervision and ongoing professional development, and contribute to quality improvement and learning initiatives within the service.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Social Worker who is passionate about mental health, values multidisciplinary collaboration, and is committed to delivering culturally safe, evidence-based care.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

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Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Jocelyn Wooler on (07) 4433 3000.

Applications close: Monday, 12 October 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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📌 Social Worker (Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit) (Townsville)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Townsville