Social Worker - Townsville Community Allied Health

About the opportunity   

Deliver clinical Social Work services as a member of the community based multidisciplinary allied health team, for adults/older persons within the Townsville University Hospital catchment.

The role works collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, as well as across facilities and services to ensure the provision of a quality service, with a focus on complex health conditions, post-acute and rehabilitation focused interventions, and hospital avoidance and restorative programs.

Joining our team offers the opportunity to be part of an effective and motivated group of clinicians who are passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare. Our team values collaboration and fosters a supportive and friendly work environment where autonomy and innovation are highly valued.

Townsville offers a fantastic lifestyle with a range of recreational activities, outdoor adventures, and cultural events.

Temporary part-time role, 31/08/2026 - 05/09/2027, possible 12 months extension (60.8 hrs/pf). 

About the department 
The services available from Townsville Community Health Services include:

• Health assessment and referral.
• Discipline specific interventions: Social Work, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Podiatry and Exercise Physiology.
• Liaison with hospitals, General Practitioners and other services or agencies.
• Integrated models of care and shared client service options or programs. Allied Health clinicians work closely with the Community Nursing team and Older Persons services.

The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skill in providing clinical social work services with community based clients who present with chronic and aging health conditions and/or rehabilitation focused needs.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to apply person centred practice principles, with an understanding and valuing of individualised goal planning and self-management approaches.
• Ability to work flexibly and responsively, in a fast paced and complex health environment, with demonstrated problem solving skills and organisational ability.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and ability to contribute to team quality activities.

Role requirements

• The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. 
• Aged Care Pre-Employment Screening 
• This is a VPD risk role. 

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $39.86 - $58.59  p.h. (HP3)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro rata) with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Locality allowance
• Professional Development allowance and leave
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Apply now

Enquiries: Nicole Hunt on (07) 4433 9481

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV688583

Applications close: Monday, 10 August 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation.