Social Worker | Women's + Children's
Location : Townsville, QLD
Pay Rate : $72.56 per hour + super + accommodation + travel allowance
Contract Type : Full Time Locum
Contract Length : 8 week contract
Roster + Hours : 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday | 8am - 4pm
* Provide social care in the Women's & Children's inpatient team. Deliver essential clinical support across maternity, paediatrics, NICU, PICU, SCN and paediatric oncology.
* Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team across inpatient wards
* Great work life balance: Monday to Friday - no weekend work
About the Role:
As a Locum Social Worker in the Women's and Children's inpatient team, you'll provide essential clinical support across areas such as maternity, paediatrics, NICU, PICU, SCN, and paediatric oncology. Working within a multidisciplinary team, your focus will be on assessing psychosocial needs, discharge planning, crisis support, and liaising with families and services to ensure trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care.
Caseloads are allocated based on experience, offering exposure to both acute and sub-acute settings. While this is not a mental health role, experience in hospital discharge planning, child protection, and family violence is highly regarded.
This role suits a team-oriented clinician who thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment and is committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of women and children.
Skills & experience
* Degree in Social Work & eligibility for AASW
* Recent hospital experience required
* Knowledge of child protection and family violence desirable
* HP3-level capability or equivalent
* Ability to work autonomously in acute clinical settings
Benefits
* Accommodation & travel allowance provided
* Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm with no weekends
* Scenic tropical location with lifestyle perks
* Supportive team & structured onboarding
* Gain exposure to complex caseloads in a public hospital setting
Why Townsville?
Enjoy a tropical lifestyle in one of Queensland's most liveable cities. With stunning beaches, easy access to Magnetic Island, and a vibrant arts and dinning scene, this us an ideal contract for those seeking professional growth and a relaxed costal lifestyle.
About Cornerstone Medical Recruitment
Cornerstone Medical Recruitment (cmr) is a national healthcare recruitment agency with specialist teams across all medical disciplines. We support public and private health services with high-quality candidates and a people-first approach.
cmr Culture
At cmr, we value community, respect and curiosity. We champion work-life balance, inclusivity and development. Our team thrives on creating meaningful impact through every placement.
Ready to explore your next locum opportunity? Apply now or contact Nikki Webster for a chat on 0482084813.