At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Homeless Health Outreach Team and manage clinical services delivery.
- Company: Join the Townsville Hospital and Health Service, a leader in innovative healthcare.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, and flexible work arrangements.
- Other info: Experience vibrant North Queensland lifestyle with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Tertiary degree in Social Work and AASW membership required.
The predicted salary is between 144991 - 151289 $ per year.
Exciting opportunities available now with the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
About the opportunity:
- Manage the operational delivery of clinical services for the Homeless Health Outreach Team within the Mental Health Service Group.
- Operationally lead, manage and be the single point of accountability for the designated team and report to the program manager and clinical director.
- Provide clinical expertise, supervision and direction to other members of the team and carry a small clinical caseload.
- Provide professional leadership for the Social Workers in the Mental Health Service Group and work as a member of the Allied Health Leadership team to provide discipline specific strategic advice and direction.
- All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.
About your new employer:
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle. 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: $144,991 to $151,289 p.a. (HP5) 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation. Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available.
Requirements:
- 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).
- While not mandatory, status as an AASW accredited Mental Health Social Worker is highly regarded.
- Possession of class C drivers' licence.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Probation period may apply. Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details. Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Meaghan Trovato on (07) 4433 3***. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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