Overview
Play a senior clinical role supporting children, young people and families in Toowoomba. As an Advanced Social Worker, you'll deliver expert mental health care, lead practice improvement and influence better outcomes across a regional health service where your work truly matters.
Responsibilities
* Providing advanced clinical assessment, intervention and advice for complex presentations
* Supporting and guiding colleagues through consultation, supervision and shared decision‐making
* Leading service improvements that enhance care quality, safety and continuity
* Building strong partnerships that improve outcomes across health and community services
About You
You're someone who brings both confidence and compassion to your work. You're known for calm judgement, thoughtful leadership and the ability to support others through complexity. What gives you the greatest pride is seeing better outcomes for young people and families because of the care, integrity and courage you bring every day. You're not just here to meet expectations — you're here to lift practice, support teams and make meaningful change.
What Will Help You Thrive In This Role
* Eligibility for professional membership as a qualified Social Worker
* Advanced experience supporting children and young people with complex mental health needs
* Strong clinical leadership, communication and consultative skills
* A commitment to evidence‐based practice, learning and reflective supervision
You'll stand out from the crowd if you bring postgraduate study or specialist experience in child, youth or family mental health, and/or experience leading quality improvement or service development initiatives. Above all, you'll live the values of compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage — delivering care that makes a lasting difference for young people, families and the wider community.
Why Join Darling Downs Health
Darling Downs Health cares for over 300,000 people across a wide region. From Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, the aim is accessible and sustainable care. This is complex, challenging work that makes a real difference, with career possibilities that can be limited in larger health services.
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 to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access elsewhere. Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.
Your Career Benefits
* 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.
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/darlingdowns
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