EMPLOYMENT

About the work unit / facility The Social Work Department at Townsville University Hospital delivers high-quality psychosocial care across acute and rehabilitation settings. As part of the Allied Health Services Division, the team supports patients and families through complex health journeys, working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to optimise outcomes and promote wellbeing. 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: Access to diverse clinical areas and supervision to support best practice service delivery. * Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and research collaboration with James Cook University. * Supportive Culture: A friendly, inclusive team environment that values autonomy and innovation. * Work/Life Balance: Enjoy the tropical lifestyle of North Queensland with access to beaches, parks, and cultural events. Competitive salary and benefits * Casual rate between $49.83 - $73.24 per hour (Casual) (HP3). About your opportunity As a Social Worker, you will provide clinical services that address the psychosocial needs of patients and families across the health service. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, applying evidence-based practice and contributing to quality improvement and research initiatives. This casual role offers flexibility and the chance to work across various clinical areas, supported by a team that values learning and collaboration. Requirements * Tertiary qualification in Social Work providing eligibility for AASW membership. * Ability to participate in clinical rotations, on-call, shift work, weekends, and public holidays. * Compliance with VPD requirements including Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, and Pertussis. * Working with Children Check (Blue Card) may be required. Application details Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact: Greg Lewis on (07) 4433 2170. Closing Date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025. Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV669055