About your opportunity:
The AAMHIU, co-located on The Townsville Hospital campus, is a modern 36 bed facility designed for persons requiring acute assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. The unit has an eight bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit and 28 beds Low Dependency Unit (LDU) in the open area of the unit. The multidisciplinary team (MDT) comprises of administrative, nursing, medical, allied health and operational staff.
The purpose of this role is to provide Social Work services, including assessment, planning and treatment, for people involved in the AAMHIU within a multidisciplinary environment, in accordance with professional standards and legislation. It also involves working collaboratively with clients and multidisciplinary professionals to provide recovery focussed clinical care and a therapeutic environment conducive to the dignity and wellbeing of consumers and families within the MHSG.
About your new employer:
Clinical Excellence: Delivering advanced surgical care including robotic-assisted procedures and future transplant services.
Career Growth: Opportunities to lead education, research, and service development within your specialty.
Supportive Culture: Work within a collegiate team committed to excellence and collaboration.
Work/Life Balance: Enjoy generous leave entitlements and flexible working arrangements.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
Salary range: $79,051 to $116,189 p.a. (HP3)
4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Role Requirements:
Mandatory qualification: The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification from an accredited tertiary institution in Social Work, as well as eligibility for full membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Possession of class C drivers' licence.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
Probation period may apply.
Pre-employment checks will be conducted, including criminal history clearance.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Interested?
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Emma Joyce on (07) 4433 3000.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV675627
Applications close: Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.