41042 - 02SBM

Closes: 01 November 2026

Classification: Health Professional Level 3
Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 plus superannuation
Position No: 41042 - 02SBM
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 28 October 2026
Contact Officer: Graham Twycross on Graham.Twycross@act.gov.au or (02) 5124 1516

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What can we offer you: 

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.

About the Role:

Forensic Mental Health Services is seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join the multidisciplinary team at the Dhulwa Mental Health Unit (DMHU), a specialised 25-bed forensic mental health facility providing evidence-based, recovery-focused inpatient care.

Working under the direction of the Allied Health Manager, you will deliver high-quality clinical assessment, social work interventions, family support, and care coordination for consumers with complex mental health needs. You will work collaboratively with carers, community services, and government agencies to support rehabilitation, recovery, and successful community reintegration, while also contributing to the supervision and development of students and junior staff.

The successful applicant will have strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills, and a sound understanding of mental health legislation and recovery-oriented practice. Experience working with people experiencing severe mental illness, trauma, substance use issues, psychosocial disadvantage, and forensic involvement will be highly regarded.

Applicants must hold a tertiary qualification in Social Work, be eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), hold ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration, and have a minimum of three years' post-qualification clinical experience.

For further information, please contact Graham Twycross using the details provided in the advertisement. Apply now to be part of a team dedicated to improving outcomes for people with complex mental health needs.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

Note: This is a permanent position.

For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Career interest categories:

Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services