Social Worker

3 days ago

Wagga Wagga, Australia Murrumbidgee Local Health District Full time

**Employment Type**:Temporary Part Time (until 23 October 2026)
**Position Classification**: Social worker Level 1 / 2
**Remuneration**: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
**Hours**: up to 32
**Requisition ID**:REQ596203
**Applications Close**: 11 September 2025

**Are you a talented Social worker looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?**

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Social worker who is ready for a new adventure. We provide public health services to approximately 243,228 people across the Riverina, Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area and the South Western Slopes of NSW.
As the largest employer in the region, we have over 5,000 healthcare staff working across 33 hospitals and 12 primary healthcare centres.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

**About the role**:
To deliver high quality social work services to patients in accordance with the ethics and standards established by the Australian Association of Social Workers, the health department, and other relevant bodies.

The social worker will provide professional social work services to both patients and families/carers through interventions such as:

- psychosocial assessment and care planning
- general support counselling
- crisis and brief intervention
- assistance with practical matters
- the provision of information
- referral and advocacy
- consultation with and referral to community agencies

To see all role requirements please review the position description.

**What MLHD offer**:

- Salary Packaging - up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses
- Professional Development - Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Health & Wellbeing Support - Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
- **About You**
- Be a confident / consciousness team player with an engaging personality aligning with NSW Health Core values - Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment
- Hold relevant Australian standard qualification Hold current registration with Australian Association of Social workers (or eligible to hold)
- ** How to Apply**

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