Use your professional skills to support women, babies and families through pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.Join Carbal's Growing Deadly Families (GDF) team and provide practical, psychosocial and culturally safe support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families during one of the most important periods of their lives.Full-time or part-time – we're open to discussing what works for the right personMonday to Friday – no weekends or shift workBased in ToowoombaGenerous salary packaging to increase your take-home payWork across clinic, outreach and community settingsWork alongside GPs, Midwives, Aboriginal Health Workers and other health professionalsSupport women and families throughout pregnancy and early parentingProfessional development and ongoing supportMeaningful work with genuine community impactAbout the RoleCarbal is looking for a Social Worker to join our Growing Deadly Families team, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, babies, children and families throughout pregnancy, birth and the early parenting period.This is a varied, relationship-focused role combining psychosocial support, assessment, case management, advocacy and practical assistance.
You'll work directly with women and families to understand their individual circumstances, build on their strengths and help address the social and practical issues that can affect health and wellbeing.You may support families experiencing challenges such as social isolation, family stress, housing instability, financial hardship or other complex circumstances.
You'll help connect clients with appropriate health, social, housing, financial, family and community services and advocate for them when barriers to accessing support arise.Importantly, you won't be doing this work in isolation.
You'll work closely with GPs, Midwives, Aboriginal Health Workers, Practice Nurses, Allied Health professionals, our GDF Cultural Liaison Officer and community organisations, contributing to coordinated, culturally safe care around each woman and family.Why You'll Love Working With UsChoose full-time or part-time employmentMonday to Friday – no weekends or shift workGenerous salary packaging through our Public Benevolent Institution statusSupportive and culturally safe workplaceWork within an established multidisciplinary primary health care teamVaried work across clinic, outreach and community settingsOpportunity to develop your experience in maternal and family wellbeingWork directly with women and families and see the impact of your supportProfessional development and ongoing trainingFree gym membership (conditions apply)Employee Assistance ProgramChristmas shutdown periodMeaningful work supporting better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander familiesWhat You'll Be DoingPsychosocial & Family SupportUndertake psychosocial assessments and identify individual and family strengths, needs and support requirementsDevelop support plans in partnership with clients and the multidisciplinary teamProvide strengths-based,



trauma-informed and family-centred supportSupport women and families experiencing social, emotional, family or environmental challengesPromote resilience, independence and positive family wellbeingCase Management & AdvocacyCoordinate support for clients with complex needsAdvocate for women and families to support equitable access to servicesConnect clients with health, housing, financial, family support and community servicesCoordinate referrals and follow-upHelp clients navigate health, government and community support systemsMaintain ongoing engagement throughout pregnancy and early parentingMaternal & Family WellbeingSupport women and families throughout pregnancy, birth and the postnatal periodPromote positive parenting, healthy lifestyles and family wellbeingProvide health education and practical supportEncourage participation in preventative health and early interventionHelp women and families remain connected with health servicesMultidisciplinary & Community WorkWork collaboratively with GPs, Midwives, Aboriginal Health Workers, Nurses, Allied Health professionals and the GDF Cultural Liaison OfficerParticipate in multidisciplinary case discussions and coordinated care planningBuild productive relationships with community organisations and external service providersParticipate in community engagement, outreach, education and health promotion activitiesMaintain accurate case notes, client records and program documentationContribute to continuous improvement of the Growing Deadly Families ProgramThese responsibilities reflect the broader GDF Wellbeing & Support Officer position, including psychosocial support, family wellbeing, care coordination, maternal support and community engagement.You'll Be a Great Fit If You...We're particularly interested in hearing from qualified Social Workers who enjoy relationship-based practice and want to use their qualified skills in a multidisciplinary community health environment.Qualifications & ExperienceIdeally, you'll have:A Bachelor of Social Work or recognised equivalent qualificationEligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)Experience providing psychosocial support, case management, advocacy, counselling or family supportUnderstanding of trauma-informed, strengths-based and person-centred practiceStrong interpersonal, communication, advocacy and relationship-building skillsAbility to work independently while also contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary teamStrong organisational and case-management skillsAbility to maintain professional boundaries,



confidentiality and accurate documentationCommitment to culturally safe and respectful practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, families and communitiesOther Professional Backgrounds WelcomeWhile Social Work is our preferred professional background, we recognise that relevant skills and experience can be developed through other disciplines.We also welcome applications from experienced professionals with a relevant tertiary qualification in Human Services, Community Services, Psychology, Counselling, Behavioural Science or another closely related discipline, particularly where you can demonstrate strong experience in psychosocial support, case management, advocacy and family-centred practice.This reflects the broader professional qualification pathways provided for in the current GDF position description.You'll Also NeedCurrent Open C Class Driver Licence valid in QueenslandCurrent Blue Card, or eligibility to obtain and maintain oneNational Police CheckCurrent CPR certification, or willingness to obtainHighly RegardedExperience in maternal health, child health, family wellbeing or perinatal mental healthExperience within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation or community health settingExperience working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communitiesKnowledge of primary health care, early intervention and child developmentKnowledge of housing, family support, domestic and family violence and community support systemsMental Health First Aid or other relevant professional qualificationsThese requirements are consistent with the existing GDF role, including the preference for AASW eligibility where applicable and experience in maternal, child or family wellbeing programs.About Growing Deadly FamiliesCarbal's Growing Deadly Families Program provides culturally safe, coordinated support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, babies, children and families through pregnancy, birth and early parenting.The program brings together clinical care, cultural support, psychosocial assistance, health education, advocacy and practical support to help families engage with health services and address the broader social factors that can influence maternal, child and family wellbeing.About Carbal Medical ServicesCarbal Medical Services is a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation providing holistic, culturally safe primary health care and community services across Toowoomba, Warwick and surrounding communities.Established in ****, Carbal works alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to improve health and wellbeing through accessible, respectful and community-led care.Our multidisciplinary teams bring together medical, nursing, Aboriginal health, Allied Health and community-based services to provide integrated care for individuals and families.Carbal Medical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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📌 Social Worker (Toowoomba)
🏢 Carbal Medical Services
📍 Toowoomba