What your day could look like
In this role, you'll be there when people need support the most, offering calm, professional care in highly sensitive situations. You'll play a vital part in helping individuals feel heard, informed and supported, while working closely with clinical teams to deliver responsive, person-centred care.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
Providing immediate, trauma-informed support that helps individuals feel safe, understood and empowered to make informed choices
Collaborating with emergency, forensic and external services to ensure coordinated and compassionate care
Responding to after-hours presentations, delivering timely in-person or phone-based guidance across the region
Supporting service improvement and sharing insights that enhance care quality and team capability
Let's Talk About You
You're someone who can step into complex and emotional situations with calm, confidence and deep empathy. You balance professionalism with genuine care, and you understand the importance of dignity, choice and respect in every interaction. Whether you're supporting someone through a critical moment or working with a multidisciplinary team, you bring compassion, integrity and courage to everything you do. You take pride in making a difference when it matters most.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
Qualification and registration as a Psychologist or Social Worker
Demonstrated experience in trauma-informed practice and crisis support
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams and agencies
Ability to manage on-call responsibilities and respond promptly in time-sensitive situations
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in acute or after-hours services and/or additional training in trauma or sexual assault response.
Most importantly, you're committed to making a meaningful impact, supporting people through challenging moments, and contributing to care that reflects compassion, dignity and respect.
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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