About the work unit / facility
The Acute Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit is a 38-bed specialist service located at Townsville University Hospital. We provide short-term, intensive assessment, treatment and support for adults experiencing acute mental health challenges, with a strong focus on recovery, stabilisation and wellbeing.
Our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, consumer-centred care across both low and high dependency inpatient settings, working collaboratively with consumers, families, carers and community partners to support recovery and successful transition back to the community.
About your employer
Townsville Hospital and Health Service is a leading tertiary and referral service providing high-quality healthcare to North Queensland communities. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can expand your clinical expertise, build leadership capability, and access ongoing education and professional development opportunities.
With modern healthcare facilities, strong university partnerships, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed North Queensland lifestyle, Townsville HHS is a great place to build a rewarding career.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
Base salary range: $39.86 - $58.59 p.h.
4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Professional development allowance + dedicated leave
Plus great salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
Flexible working arrangements may be available
About your opportunity
In this key role, you will play a vital role in supporting consumers experiencing acute episodes of mental illness through comprehensive assessment, care planning, therapeutic intervention, and discharge coordination. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide recovery-oriented, person-centred care that promotes dignity, wellbeing and positive health outcomes for consumers, their families and carers.
You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure continuity of care and successful transition from inpatient treatment to community-based supports. The role offers opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills, exercise professional judgement in complex situations, participate in supervision and ongoing professional development, and contribute to quality improvement and learning initiatives within the service.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Social Worker who is passionate about mental health, values multidisciplinary collaboration, and is committed to delivering culturally safe, evidence-based care.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Emma Joyce on (07) 4433 3000.
Applications close: Thursday, 20 August 2026.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
