Social Worker Level 4

Overview

Social Worker Level 4 - Complex Care role at Hunter New England Local Health District – Manning Base Hospital, Taree.

Remuneration: $121,658 - $124,607 per annum + super + salary packaging
• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
• Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4
• Hours Per Week: 38
• Requisition ID: REQ599339
• Applications Close: Sunday, 7th September 2025

About Us

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to grow your career. We are a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, providing public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. As the largest employer in the region, we encourage collaboration, openness and respect in the workplace to empower our employees to use their knowledge, skills and experience to meet the principle of Excellence. Every patient. Every time.

Join our Social Work team at Manning Base Hospital, in a diverse and highly skilled group based in Taree. The region offers a lifestyle with easy access to Sydney and Newcastle, surrounded by coastal and natural beauty.

About The Role

You will provide rapid and responsive support to patients with complex medical and social needs, helping to reduce hospital admissions and re-presentations. You'll work with individuals facing challenges such as NDIS planning, acute carer stress, breakdowns in support systems, reduced capacity for daily living, and frequent hospital presentations.

Based within the Social Work Department, you will respond to referrals from the Emergency Department and other hospital services, playing a key role in connecting patients to the right supports. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team, bringing the social work perspective to collaborative care and helping patients transition through the health system and beyond discharge.

You will receive a comprehensive orientation program, regular clinical supervision, peer support, and access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities tailored to your career goals.

About You

• Demonstrated advanced clinical experience (minimum 3 years full time) in crisis intervention including trauma, counselling, case management for patients/families with illness adjustment, domestic violence, child protection, end of life care and bereavement support.
• Demonstrated ability to independently problem-solve and stay within professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex/pressured situations as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

What We Can Offer You

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Lesli Yule on Lesli.Yule@health.nsw.gov.au

Information For Applicants: Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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