Generalist Social Worker

**Support patients in a sub-acute hospital setting - join a collaborative Allied Health team as a Social Worker at Cessnock Hospital**

**Remuneration**:$73,427 - $85,800 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
**Location**:Cessnock Community Health Services
**Employment Type**:Temporary Full Time - Until April 2026
**Position Classification**: Social Worker Level 1/2
**Requisition ID**:REQ576302
**Applications Close**: Sunday 15th June 2025

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

**About the role**:
We are looking for a qualified and motivated Social Worker to join us at Cessnock Hospital. This position is embedded within the Cessnock Kurri Kurri Social Work team, a dynamic and supportive group of professionals committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

You will provide a broad range of social work services to inpatients across the medical and surgical wards, as well as the Emergency Department. Your role will focus on providing care and clinical advice to patients and their families/carers. You will work closely with the Multidisciplinary Allied Health team, collaborating to provide holistic and integrated care within a sub-acute hospital environment.

You will enjoy the benefits of working in a close-knit community hospital with strong links to the broader Lower Hunter network, sharing a dedicated office space with the Community Social Work team - promoting connection and continuity of care.

We want to see you succeed - you will receive professional supervision from the Cessnock Kurri Kurri Site Senior and have access to opportunities for professional development.

**About you**:
We are seeking an enthusiastic, independent, and self-directed clinician with a passion for working in a hospital setting. You will be someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, demonstrates initiative, and values patient advocacy.

**Requirements**:

- Must hold as a minimum a bachelor degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer

**Additional Information**:

- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
- This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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**I**nformation for Applicants**:
**This is a Category A position**. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with**NSW Health policy directive **PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases** for Category A positions prior to offer.**All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.