Social Worker
Social Worker
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to
Sector
Brisbane
Location
Brisbane
Work Type
Contractor
Job Title:
Social Worker - Mt Isa | Contract + Full-Time Options
Location: Mt Isa, QLD (Travel to regional and remote communities required)
Work Type: Contract and Full-Time opportunities available
Salary: Competitive hourly rates (contract) or salary package (permanent) + travel, accommodation and relocation support
About the Organisation
This opportunity sits within a well-established Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service delivering holistic, culturally appropriate care across regional and remote Queensland. The focus is on improving social and emotional wellbeing outcomes through strong community engagement and multidisciplinary collaboration
About the Role
We are seeking a Social Worker to join a supportive Social and Emotional Wellbeing team based in Mt Isa. This role provides frontline, client-centred support to individuals, families and communities, with a strong focus on trauma-informed and culturally safe practice.
You will manage a varied caseload and work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to support positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Apply now or contact Surematch Recruitment for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
Location: Mt Isa, QLD (Travel to regional and remote communities required)
Work Type: Contract and Full-Time opportunities available
Salary: Competitive hourly rates (contract) or salary package (permanent) + travel, accommodation and relocation support
About the Organisation
This opportunity sits within a well-established Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service delivering holistic, culturally appropriate care across regional and remote Queensland. The focus is on improving social and emotional wellbeing outcomes through strong community engagement and multidisciplinary collaboration
About the Role
We are seeking a Social Worker to join a supportive Social and Emotional Wellbeing team based in Mt Isa. This role provides frontline, client-centred support to individuals, families and communities, with a strong focus on trauma-informed and culturally safe practice.
You will manage a varied caseload and work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to support positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and intake
- Deliver case management, counselling and therapeutic support
- Provide crisis intervention and advocacy
- Support clients experiencing mental health concerns, family violence, homelessness and social disadvantage
- Develop and implement individual and family support plans
- Coordinate care with internal programs and external services
- Maintain accurate and timely case notes and reporting
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences
- Engage with community programs and initiatives
- Qualification in Social Work or relevant discipline
- Eligibility for or membership with AASW highly regarded
- Experience in case management and/or mental health
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice and social determinants of health
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities highly regarded
- Current Driver's Licence
- Ability to travel to regional and remote communities
- National Police Check
- Blue Card (or ability to obtain)
- Immediate start available
- Competitive hourly rates
- Travel and accommodation provided
- Minimum 8-week contracts with potential for extension
- Ideal for candidates seeking flexibility and remote experience
- Competitive salary package
- Relocation assistance available
- Ongoing professional development
- Stable, long-term career opportunity
- Opportunity to embed within the community and make meaningful impact
Apply now or contact Surematch Recruitment for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
