Senior Social Worker

Senior Social Worker - 5-10k Incentives Offered

Bathurst Health Service – Bathurst, NSW

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Permanent Part Time / Job Share Considered

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3

Remuneration: $56.69 - $58.52 ph; $112,396.00 - $116,038.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health Incentives – (conditions apply, may be pro-rata'd to contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme and Western NSW LHD Incentives)

Location: Bathurst, NSW

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Applications Close: 14 September 2025 – 11:59pm

Are you a Senior Social Worker looking for your next career move where you can make a real difference? We invite you to consider Bathurst, just 3 hours from Sydney CBD, a prosperous regional city of 45,000 people, rich in heritage, modern infrastructure, a vibrant cultural scene and sports/recreation activities galore. Bathurst is home to a supportive and welcoming community, living their best life with a great work/life balance and an average house price of $650,000.

We have a supportive and skilled team, developing and growing staff to be their best. Because of subsequent promotions, there is a vacancy for a senior member in the social work team.

You'll be working across inpatient and outpatient services, with vulnerable people on complex safety and discharge planning, collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team and building strong referral pathways to local NGOs.

With the opportunity to rotate across clinical areas such as medical, surgical, rehabilitation, paediatrics, and maternity and special care nursery, you'll develop a breadth of skills, with the opportunity to specialise available. You will also have the chance to mentor students, supervise fellow social workers and contribute to District-wide initiatives that shape the future of social work in the region.

Extensive access to professional development opportunities apply, including education sessions, conferences and supported study. You'll keep your skills sharp, your knowledge current and develop cultural competence to help us improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Our team values a healthy work/life balance, which includes no weekends, no on-call duties and flexible working arrangements, such as a 4-day work week.

This position is a fantastic opportunity for a level two social worker looking to take the next step in their career, or a senior social worker wanting to be an integral part of an expanding service within the $200M Bathurst Hospital redevelopment due to be completed in 2027.

Relocation expenses such as moving and transport costs, temporary accommodation (ie rent while you are looking to buy), utilities connection and costs of sale/purchase of a home are able to be salary packaged. This means for every $1 you spend you will have 30c returned.

Join us to embrace better quality of life, easy access to the city, a career that rocks and more time and space to breathe. Apply now

Find out more about Bathurst: https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/wnswlhd/careers/our-communities/bathurst

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To Apply For This Role

Click 'Apply'; Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login; Upload your current resume; Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Jenny Rose on (02) 6330 5644 or at jenny.rose@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD

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