Mental Health Social Worker - Flexible Hours & Growth

Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development funding & set

Diversity and inclusion culture

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service in Toowoomba is seeking a qualified Social Worker to support adults on their mental health recovery journey. You will deliver evidence-informed interventions, advocate for consumers and families, and work with a multidisciplinary team to strengthen care planning and pathways to recovery.

Key duties include holistic social work support, coordinating with consumers, carers and clinicians, contributing to service improvements, and mentoring students and

Qualifications

• Qualification in Social Work and eligibility for, or membership with, the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Experience applying contemporary social work practice in a healthcare or mental health setting.
• Strong communication, advocacy and relationship-building skills within multidisciplinary environments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while contributing to service and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic social work support that helps people navigate challenges and achieve meaningful recovery goals.
• Partner with consumers, carers and healthcare professionals to strengthen care planning and service coordination.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery and improve patient outcomes.
• Share knowledge and support students and colleagues to foster a culture of learning and excellence.

Skills

Communication

Advocacy

Relationship-building

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Social Work qualification

AASW eligibility or member

Job description

Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service in Toowoomba is seeking a qualified Social Worker to support adults on their mental health recovery journey. You will deliver evidence-informed interventions, advocate for consumers and families, and work with a multidisciplinary team to strengthen care planning and pathways to recovery.

Key duties include holistic social work support, coordinating with consumers, carers and clinicians, contributing to service improvements, and mentoring students and