What your day could look like
As a Social Work Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping patients and families access the support they need during challenging times. You'll work alongside experienced social workers, contributing to care that's practical, compassionate and coordinated across the hospital and community.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
Helping patients and families navigate services, easing stress and improving their care journey
Supporting social workers with assessments and care coordination that lead to timely, practical outcomes
Connecting people with community, financial and accommodation supports to reduce barriers to care
Contributing to a collaborative team environment, sharing insights that strengthen patient-focused care
Let's Talk About You
You're someone who leads with compassion and brings integrity to every interaction. You're practical, organised and confident working with guidance, and you understand how small actions can make a big difference to someone's experience in care. You take pride in supporting people through complex situations, helping them feel heard, informed and supported. You're here to make a real contribution, improving access, easing pressure, and strengthening outcomes for patients and families.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
Experience supporting people in health, community or human services environments
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
Good organisational skills with the ability to manage tasks and priorities independently
A proactive, respectful approach with clear understanding of professional boundaries
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have a qualification in community services and/or experience working with vulnerable populations.
Above all, you'll bring compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage, helping create a positive healthcare experience for every patient you support.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference - and the career possibilities are endless.
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 that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.
Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.
Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:
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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