Social Worker - Senior

North West Hospital and Health Service; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Senior Social Worker to lead high‑level social work services in a complex clinical caseload across North West Queensland. You will assess needs, manage risk and develop patient‑focused interventions within a multidisciplinary team.

You will provide clinical leadership, supervision and contribute to ongoing Social Work practice development, while supporting colleagues in a rural and remote environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant tertiary degree in Social Work and eligibility for AASW membership.
• Includes a valid motor vehicle licence (Class C).
• Pre‑employment screening including criminal history checks is required.
• Working with Children Check will be obtained as per Queensland Health policy.
• Vaccination evidence or immunity for specified diseases may be required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive psychosocial assessments and high‑risk screening.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to staff and students.
• Apply legislation, policy and best practice across trauma, end‑of‑life care, child protection and elder abuse.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Supervision

Risk assessment

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary degree in Social Work

AASW eligibility

Job description

Take Your Social Work Career to the Outback!

Join the North West Hospital and Health Service Allied Health team and bring your expertise to a diverse and rewarding clinical environment. This permanent full‑time opportunity offers the chance to provide high level Social Work services, contribute to service improvement and support quality outcomes for patients and communities across the region.

Located in the heart of North West Queensland, Mount Isa offers a unique lifestyle where career opportunities come with the space to explore, connect with community and experience the rugged beauty of the outback.

Live, work and make an impact in the North West.

About The Role

As a Senior Social Worker, you will provide high level, specialised Social Work services across a complex and varied clinical caseload, using your professional expertise and independent judgement to assess needs, manage risk and develop patient focused interventions. You'll play an important role in providing clinical leadership across the service, supporting colleagues and contributing to the ongoing development of Social Work practice within a multidisciplinary environment.

• Undertake comprehensive psychosocial assessments, high risk screening, triage and prioritisation, developing appropriate intervention plans and achievable goals.
• Provide clinical advice, supervision and professional support to Social Work staff, students and colleagues while promoting high standards of practice.
• Apply your knowledge of legislation, policy and contemporary Social Work practice across complex areas including trauma, end‑of‑life care, child protection, domestic and family issues, elder abuse, guardianship and residential care.

Working with us

• Eligible health practitioners entitled to accrue an additional three days professional development leave per annum, resulting in a total of six days professional development leave per annum.
• Eligible health practitioners working in designated remote areas will be entitled to a professional development allowance of $3,512.00 per annum.
• Rural and Remote incentive: Category D allowance of $431.22 p.f.
• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
• Transfer and appointment expenses may be negotiated.

Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in‑house training, development and mentoring programs.

Requirements

• Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences. It is a mandatory requirement for all Social Work positions that the candidate is eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre‑employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• Blue Card Check: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check; from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
• A period of probation may apply.

About North West Hospital And Health Service

The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high‑quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.

Applications close: Thursday, 01 October 2026.

Occupational group

Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support