Talent.com
Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service
Social Worker Senior - Domestic and Family ViolenceDarling Downs Hospital & Health Service • Toowoomba, AU
Social Worker Senior - Domestic and Family Violence

Social Worker Senior - Domestic and Family Violence

Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service • Toowoomba, AU
4 days ago
Job description

Social Worker Senior - Domestic and Family Violence

Darling Downs Hospital & Health Service – Toowoomba QLD

As a Social Worker Senior - Domestic and Family Violence, you'll play a vital role in supporting people through some of the most challenging times in their lives. From delivering specialist interventions to strengthening workforce capability, you'll work with multidisciplinary teams to create safer outcomes and a more responsive health service.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

  • Providing expert assessment, safety planning, counselling and coordinated support that helps individuals and families navigate domestic and family violence.
  • Building workforce capability through education, mentoring and practical guidance that strengthens confident, evidence-based responses.
  • Partnering with health professionals and community services to improve continuity of care and outcomes for those affected by violence.
  • Driving service improvement initiatives, contributing to protocols, programs and innovative approaches that enhance quality and safety.

Let's talk about you!

You're someone who combines clinical expertise with compassion, courage and sound judgement. You know how to build trust, navigate complexity and work collaboratively to support people facing difficult circumstances. You'll take pride in influencing positive change, strengthening services and helping create safer pathways for individuals and families across the region. You're not just looking for your next role, you're looking for an opportunity to create meaningful impact.

Here's what will help you thrive in this role:

  • Degree-qualified Social Worker eligible for, or holding, AASW membership.
  • Strong experience in domestic and family violence assessment, intervention and coordinated care.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across various settings.
  • Ability to lead education, mentoring, service development and quality improvement activities.

You'll stand out from the crowd if you have postgraduate study or additional training in domestic and family violence and/or experience contributing to service innovation, workforce capability or regional health services.

Above all, you'll bring compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage to every interaction, helping deliver safer outcomes and stronger support for the community.

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,fromTaroom in the north to Texas in thesouth,our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care.It'scomplex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.

Whetheryou'rea doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member,or administrator,you'llsee your impact firsthand.Here,you'llfind opportunities that simplydon'texist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, andembraceresponsibilities that would take years toaccessin larger health services.

Darling Downs Healthis 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
  • 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.

Find out more about us!

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:

www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns

Work with Us | Toowoomba

#WorkDDHHS #OpportunityImpact #TheyreHere

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Create a job alert for this search

Social Worker Senior - Domestic and Family Violence • Toowoomba, AU

Similar jobs

FT/PT Speech Pathologist - Clinic/Community/Telehealth - Toowoomba

HealthcareLinkToowoomba City, QLD, AU

FT/PT Speech Pathologist - Clinic/Community/Telehealth - Toowoomba.Up to $120k (depending on experience) + CPD Allowance + Benefits.Our clilent provides accessible therapy services to clients of al... Show more

Senior Team Leader

Queensland GovernmentToowoomba, AU

Are you an energetic, enthusiastic person who wants to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, contributing to positive change for families? Do you have superior communication and problem-sol... Show more

 • Promoted

Speech Therapist - HealthcareLink

HealthcareLinkToowoomba City, QLD, AU

FT/PT Speech Pathologist - Clinic/Community/Telehealth - Toowoomba.Up to $120k (depending on experience) + CPD Allowance + Benefits.Our clilent provides accessible therapy services to clients of al... Show more

Work in one of Queensland’s most welcoming regional cities: Toowoomba

GP2Oz LtdToowoomba, AU

Toowoomba is known for its beautiful parks, high quality schools, and a thriving multicultural community.Provide comprehensive primary care.Manage a diverse patient caseload.Support chronic disease... Show more

 • Promoted

Occupational Therapist

Early Start AustraliaToowoomba City, QLD, AU

When you join Early Start Australia, you’ll be part of an allied heath team that’s in it together.A local team that’s right beside you, supported by leaders who know the work.From small shifts to l... Show more

Disability Support Worker - Toowoomba

CPLToowoomba City, QLD, AU

Pay based on experience up to $47 per hour!.Casual & part-time opportunities available!.Help us to make a difference in people’s lives every day!.We’re looking for casual and permanent part-tim... Show more

Solicitor / Family Law / Child Protection

Hunthem Executive Recruitment & Consulting ServicesToowoomba, AU

Solicitor / Family Law / Child Protection.We are seeking an experienced Family Law solicitor for a Toowoomba-based role, working with a fantastic organisation specialising in Child protection and a... Show more

 • Promoted

Occupational Therapist for Toowoomba QLD

HealthcareLink SupportToowoomba City, QLD, AU

Occupational Therapist – Community & Clinic-Based Role – Toowoomba QLD.Competitive salary package + Super + CPD support.A well-established and supportive allied health provider in.You'll be wor... Show more

Speech Pathologist - HealthcareLink

HealthcareLinkToowoomba City, QLD, AU

FT/PT Speech Pathologist - Clinic/Community/Telehealth - Toowoomba.Up to $120k (depending on experience) + CPD Allowance + Benefits.Our clilent provides accessible therapy services to clients of al... Show more

FT / PT Occupational Therapist – Adult/Paed/Mix caseloads - Towoomba, QLD

HealthcareLink SupportToowoomba City, QLD, AU

Community-Based & Hybrid (Toowoomba).Toowoomba, QLD (Community-Based + WFH).Super + $5,000 Car Allowance + Performance Bonuses.Full-Time (8:00 AM – 5:30 PM) or Part-Time (Minimum 3 days/week).O... Show more

New Graduate Speech Pathologist - Toowoomba Qld (Job -10003921)

Health Workforce QueenslandToowoomba, AU

New Graduate Speech Pathologist - Toowoomba, Queensland.Permanent – part-time and full-time work available.Staggered onboarding and 12-week induction program.Company vehicle provided to you at star... Show more

 • Promoted

Occupational Therapist

Integrated Recruitment SpecialistsToowoomba City, QLD, AU

This business believes occupational rehabilitation works best when people feel genuinely.Their consultants work at the intersection of health, work and wellbeing, helping individuals regain confide... Show more

Trauma Informed Residential Youth Worker - Toowoomba

EdmenToowoomba City, QLD, AU

HCA Youth are one of Australia’s leading providers of community service workers.For over 30 years, we've connected exceptional talent with organisations in child protection, disability, aged care, ... Show more

Community Support Worker Level 2 Carer

Feros CareDarling Heights, QLD, AU

Permanent Part Time position offering up to 40 hours per fortnight, with opportunities for additional hours following probation.Super + NFP Salary Packaging to maximise your take home pay + $1.Toow... Show more

Community Exercise Physiologist | Toowoomba, QLD

Healthcarelink SupportToowoomba City, QLD, AU

Community Exercise Physiologist.Are you an Exercise Physiologist looking to make a genuine difference in people's lives?.Whether you're based in Toowoomba or considering relocating, this is an exci... Show more

Home Care Worker (3) - QLD - Toowoomba - PPT

SilverchainToowoomba City, QLD, AU

When was the last time you made a difference in someone's life? .It takes a special person to be a Care Worker and help the older members of our community to maintain their independence and wellbei... Show more

Disability Support Worker

Breakaway Toowoomba Inc.Toowoomba City, QLD, AU

Breakaway) has been a cornerstone of the Toowoomba community since 1986, dedicated to improving the lives of people with a disability.Breakaway provide a wide range of services, including specialis... Show more

Youth Worker

Family and Disability ServicesToowoomba City, QLD, AU

Youth Worker | Out of Home Care | Toowoomba.Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay).Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in t... Show more

General Practitioner: Toowoomba Queensland

GP2Oz LtdToowoomba, AU

General Practitioner: Toowoomba Queensland.About the job General Practitioner: Toowoomba Queensland.Work in one of Queensland's most welcoming regional cities.Toowoomba is known for its beautiful p... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Speech Pathologist — Pediatric Intervention Leader

Advanced Personnel ManagementToowoomba, AU

Early Start Australia in Toowoomba is seeking a Speech Pathologist to deliver evidence-based, goal‑driven therapy across clinic, home, school and community settings.You will design tailored program... Show more