About the role
Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for a Social Worker to join us in a part-time capacity (0.8 FTE). Based at our Springfield campus, this is a career-defining opportunity in a dynamic, patient-focused environment. This role will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — opening in the coming months. As Mater’s first new public hospital in over 60 years, this state of the art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region.
The Social Work team will support both public and private patients across the co-located Mater Hospital Springfield and Mater Private Hospital Springfield, and will service a range of specialties such as medical/surgical, ICU, maternity, paediatrics, and emergency.
Salary range: $44.99 - $60.35 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
As a Social Worker, you will provide patient-centred, evidence-based clinical care to patients across Mater Hospital Springfield. These roles will predominantly support patients across medical/surgical/ICU, and maternity/paediatrics. Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
- Delivering routine social work services to achieve optimal patient outcomes, and applying clinical judgement to assess and support patients with more complex medical conditions, under clinical supervision as required
- Managing an appropriate caseload using strong time management and prioritisation skills
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards and organisational policy
- Collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families, and carers to facilitate holistic, patient-centred care
- Identifying, developing, and engaging in quality and service improvement initiatives to enhance clinical services and patient outcomes
- Providing direction to social work assistants and students
- Participating in continuing professional development to maintain and enhance clinical expertise
- Promoting the role and value of the social work service within the wider healthcare team
About you
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- A degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Experience delivering social work services in an acute health setting (hospital experience desirable), supporting patients with complex medical and social issues
- Demonstrated clinical practice skills and sound clinical judgement in providing high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and engage effectively with patients and carers
- Ability or willingness to rapidly develop skills in quality and service improvement activities that enhance clinical outcomes
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER
To apply, please submit a 1-2 page cover letter, along with your resume.
For more information regarding this role, please contact Mandy Carr, Allied Health Manager, at Mandy.Carr@mater.org.au
Applications close Wednesday, 29th April 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).
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