In-Demand Social worker Jobs in Ipswich, Qld

Social Worker
Mater Group —Springfield QLD
- $41.06 - $60.35 an hour
- Working with children
- Patient care
- Social Work
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
7d
Youth Worker
Hope & Care Community Services —Redbank Plains QLD
- $36.15 - $51.00 an hour
- Cooking
- Budgeting
- In-person
- Professional development assistance
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1d
Youth Worker
Kanda —Ipswich QLD
- From $50.61 an hour
- Day shift
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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3d
Case Worker, Assessment & Service Connect (ASC)
Mercy Community Service —Ipswich QLD
- $88,000 - $94,792 a year
- Full-time
7d
Youth Worker. Casual
Life Without Barriers —Ipswich QLD
- $50.61 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
20h
Emergency Accommodation Residential Youth Worker
Lighthouse Child & Family Services —Ipswich QLD
- Temporary
- First Aid Certification
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Personal Support Worker - Ipswich & Surrounds
Spinal Life Australia —Ipswich QLD
- Weekend availability
- No experience needed
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10d
Youth Worker (Ipswich)
MANAWISE Care Pty Ltd —Redbank Plains QLD
- $35 - $52 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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Youth and Family Case Worker
The Base Support Services Inc. —Goodna QLD
- $41.45 - $44.58 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
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Residential Care Worker
Kanda —Ipswich QLD
- From $46.70 an hour
- Rotating roster
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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9d
Extended Post Care Support/Next Step Plus Case Manager. Full-time Perm
Life Without Barriers —Ipswich QLD
- Full-time
- Remote
- Case management
- No degree
- Psychology
- Work from home
11d
Residential Youth Worker Ipswich
Lighthouse Child & Family Services —Springfield Lakes QLD
- $43.23 - $77.81 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
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Youth Counsellor | headspace
Stride —Ipswich QLD
- Part-time
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
7d
Youth Worker
UnitingCare —Ipswich QLD
- Part-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
15h
Family Support Coordinator
Queensland Government —Ipswich QLD
- Psychology
- Social Work
9d
Psychosocial Disability Support Worker | Ipswich
Care Compass Collective —Ipswich QLD
- $35 - $49 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
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Therapeutic Care Worker (Casual and Perm Part time positions)
Strive Community Care —Ipswich QLD
- $35 - $55 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Cooking
- First Aid Certification
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
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Youth Worker
MANAWISE Care Pty Ltd —Forest Lake QLD
- $35 - $52 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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Hope & Care Community Services —Redbank Plains QLD
Holds a Certificate IV in Youth Work, Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Community Services, or a relevant qualification (or be currently working towards it)…
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Youth Worker. Casual
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We're seeking passionate and resilient Youth Workers to join our Ipswich team supporting children and young people in residential care.
$50.61 an hour
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Social Worker

Mater Group -
Springfield QLD

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Job Details

Casual
$41.06 - $60.35 an hour
7 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Employee assistance program
Salary packaging
Insurance services
On-site parking

Qualifications

Social work
Working with children
Patient care
Clinical documentation
Social Work
Communication skills
Hospital experience
Time management

Full Job Description

Job no: 506095
Work type: Casual
Location: Springfield
Categories: Social Work, All

About the role

Are you a qualified and passionate Social Worker looking for flexible work opportunities? Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking experienced and motivated professionals to join us on a casual basis (HP3). This is a career-defining opportunity in a dynamic, patient-focused environment. As Mater’s first new public hospital in over 60 years, this state-of-the-art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region.

The Social Work team supports public and private patients across the co-located Mater Hospital Springfield and Mater Private Hospital Springfield, delivering care across diverse specialty areas including medical/surgical, ICU, maternity, paediatrics, and emergency.

Salary range: $41.06 - $60.35 per hour plus 25% casual loading plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

As a Social Worker, you will provide patient-centred, evidence-based clinical care to patients across Mater Hospital Springfield. These roles will predominantly support patients across medical, surgical, ICU, and maternity/paediatrics. Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

Delivering routine social work services to achieve optimal patient outcomes, and applying clinical judgement to assess and support patients with more complex medical conditions, under clinical supervision as required
Managing an appropriate caseload using strong time management and prioritisation skills
Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards and organisational policy
Collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families, and carers to facilitate holistic, patient-centred care
Identifying, developing, and engaging in quality and service improvement initiatives to enhance clinical services and patient outcomes
Providing direction to social work assistants and students
Participating in continuing professional development to maintain and enhance clinical expertise
Promoting the role and value of the social work service within the wider healthcare team

About you

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

A degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Experience delivering social work services in an acute health setting (hospital experience desirable), supporting patients with complex medical and social issues
Demonstrated clinical practice skills and sound clinical judgement in providing high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and engage effectively with patients and carers
Ability or willingness to rapidly develop skills in quality and service improvement activities that enhance clinical outcomes

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
Convenient, discounted on-site parking
Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

To apply, please submit a 1-2 page cover letter, along with your resume.

Applications close Friday, 17th July 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

Advertised: 03 Jul 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 17 Jul 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

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