Social Worker

3 weeks ago

Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time
Overview

Social Worker - Hospital Generalist - Incentives Offered at Hunter New England Local Health District. Location: Tamworth Hospital. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time. Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2/3. Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: Sunday 14 September 2025.

Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality social work care and support across medical and surgical wards to patients, families, and carers to achieve the best possible health outcomes.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and other clinical and non-clinical professionals to coordinate care.
What You'll Love About Tamworth
  • A welcoming regional hub with modern health facilities, schools, sporting clubs, and growing infrastructure.
  • A strong sense of community and visible impact of your work.
  • A vibrant arts and events scene, proximity to national parks and outdoor activities, and a relaxed lifestyle with affordable living and short commutes.
Remuneration and Benefits

Remuneration: $73,427 – $116,038 per annum (dependent on qualifications) + superannuation + salary packaging + rural incentives.

  • Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme: up to $10,000 in the first 12 months, plus up to $10,000 each year thereafter (fortnightly payments).
  • Additional benefits: ADOs for full-time employees, salary packaging options, Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.
  • Opportunity to work with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
Requirements
  • Must hold at minimum a bachelor degree in social work that provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
Additional Information
  • Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed contract duration. Payments to part-time/contract employees are pro-rata. You may be required to repay part of the incentive if the contract ends before the agreed completion date. For eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
  • This position is full time; part-time arrangements may be considered (minimum 24 hours per week).
  • Permanent employment eligibility: Australian citizen or permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen with a current NZ passport. Temporary visa holders may be offered employment only if no suitable local candidate is identified, and only in line with visa conditions.
  • An eligibility list may be created for future permanent/temporary vacancies.
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • We are unable to sponsor visas for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

For role-related queries, contact Nicola Swan at


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