Social Worker Senior (Medical Surgical Team Leader)

About your new employer:

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville HHS organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle. Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $128,169 to $137,918 p.a. (HP4)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development allowance
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

As a Senior Social Worker, you will deliver high-level clinical services to patients, families and carers with complex psychosocial needs. Providing clinical leadership, advice and supervision, you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support quality patient care and service delivery.

Requirements:

• Tertiary degree in Social Work (or equivalent) and proof of registration (if applicable)
• Participation in rotational, on-call and shift work, including weekends and public holidays
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Rachel Hilton on (07) 4433 2170.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV690220

Applications close: Sunday, 30 August 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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