Social Worker

Queensland Government; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Downs Health in Queensland seeks a Social Worker to support adults on their mental health recovery journey. You will deliver evidence-informed interventions, advocate for individuals and families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to strengthen care planning and service coordination.

You will provide holistic social work support, contribute to quality improvement, mentor students and colleagues, and uphold values of compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Social Work with eligibility for AASW membership.
• Experience applying contemporary social work practice in healthcare or mental health settings.
• Strong communication, advocacy and relationship-building in multidisciplinary environments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while contributing to service improvement.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

AASW eligibility

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Advocacy and relationship-building

Communication skills

Prioritisation and time management

Education

Social Work degree

AASW eligibility or membership

Job description

What your day could look likeAs a Social Worker, you'll play an important role in supporting adults on their mental health recovery journey. From delivering evidence-informed interventions to advocating for individuals and families, you'll work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team to create positive outcomes and strengthen pathways to recovery.Every day, you'll contribute by:Providing holistic social work support that helps people navigate challenges and achieve meaningful recovery goals.Partnering with consumers, carers and healthcare professionals to strengthen care planning and service coordination.Contributing to quality improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery and improve patient outcomes.Sharing knowledge and supporting students and colleagues to foster a culture of learning and excellence.Let's talk about you!You're someone who combines professional expertise with genuine compassion. You build trust quickly, communicate with confidence, and work collaboratively to support people through complex situations. You take pride in helping individuals regain stability, strengthen connections and work towards recovery. Guided by integrity, dignity, innovation and courage, you're committed to making a lasting difference through person-centred care.Here's what will help you thrive in this role: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.You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in mental health services and/or eligibility to use the AASW Accredited Social Worker credential.Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is passionate about recovery-focused care, committed to positive community impact, and ready to grow their career while living the values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage.Why Join Darling Downs Health?At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference - and the career possibilities are endless.Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlementsEnjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and varietyAccess professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathwaysBe part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health BenefitsYour future is here. Where are you?If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and upload the requested documents.Find out more about us!Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdownsWork with Us | Toowoomba#WorkDDHHS #OpportunityImpact #TheyreHereThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.