Social Worker - Senior

Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development funding

EAP access and private health discount

Job summary

Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service in Toowoomba QLD is seeking a Senior Social Worker to support recovery, independence and quality of life in a vibrant regional community. You’ll influence positive change and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver person-centred care.

You’ll lead improvements, mentor colleagues and contribute to a culture of learning, innovation and excellence while advocating for positive outcomes across the region.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Strong experience supporting people in mental health or other complex clinical settings.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and collaborative practice skills.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, professional growth and high-quality care.
• Experience in clinical leadership, service development and/or postgraduate studies relevant to mental health practice is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support people with complex needs to achieve positive outcomes and build confidence in their recovery journey.
• Work alongside consumers, families and multidisciplinary colleagues to create coordinated, person-centred care.
• Lead improvements that strengthen service quality, patient experiences and community wellbeing.
• Share your knowledge, mentoring others and helping build a culture of learning, innovation and excellence.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative practice

Compassion and care

Professional growth

Education

AASW eligibility

Job description

Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service – Toowoomba QLD

As a Senior Social Worker, you'll help people move towards recovery, independence and a better quality of life. You'll be trusted to use your expertise, influence positive change and support those around you to thrive. In return, you'll enjoy the professional variety, meaningful relationships and lifestyle benefits that come with working in a vibrant regional community.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

• Supporting people with complex needs to achieve positive outcomes and build confidence in their recovery journey.
• Working alongside consumers, families and multidisciplinary colleagues to create coordinated, person-centred care.
• Leading improvements that strengthen service quality, patient experiences and community wellbeing.
• Sharing your knowledge, mentoring others and helping build a culture of learning, innovation and excellence.

Let's talk about you!

You're someone who combines clinical expertise with genuine care for people. You lead with compassion, communicate with integrity and bring the courage to navigate complexity and advocate for positive outcomes. You understand that the most rewarding moments often come from helping someone take the next step forward, supporting colleagues to grow, or contributing to improvements that have a lasting impact across the community. You're looking for more than a job, you're seeking purpose, connection and the opportunity to build a fulfilling life and career in a region where your contribution is truly valued.

Here's what will help you thrive in this role:

• Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Strong experience supporting people in mental health or other complex clinical settings.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and collaborative practice skills.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, professional growth and high-quality care.

You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in clinical leadership, service development and/or postgraduate studies relevant to mental health practice.

Above all, you'll bring Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage, helping create better outcomes for individuals, families and communities.

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 entitlements
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
• Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
• Be 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 Benefits

Your 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.

Find out more about us!

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:

www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns