Senior Social Worker

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Job Share Considered

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4

Remuneration: $121, $124,607.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)

Location: Orange or Dubbo, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: 20 November 2025 – 11:59pm

Senior Social Worker - Women's Reproductive Health

Service Delivery Directorate - Child Youth & Family Division

About the role

Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) is strengthening its model of care dedicated to women's health rights and self-determination. Our mission is to ensure all women in our district have access to the care that they seek, providing central point of contact for a comprehensive wrap-around service. Our goal is for consistent care, no matter the location and we are the first LHD across the state to implement such a service. We are currently building a team of passionate and motivated clinicians, technicians and support staff who share our mission to provide choice and improved health outcomes for the women of Western NSW.

The Social Worker role is suited to a clinician who wants to make a real difference to the access to care and support for women in WNSWLHD exploring or exercising their right to self-determined care. This care will include helping women navigate pregnancy options at all gestational stages, including terminations. You will have a history or proven passion within the sexual/reproductive health space and preferably some experience in community care.

You will provide a high quality clinical service to the women of WNSWLHD through clinics and outreach services to the surrounding towns which may involve overnight stays. As a complete wrap around service, you work with the team to facilitate supports for everything involved in accessing this service.

This role reports to the Child, Youth and Family Division, part of a tight team who collaborates well together. Your colleagues will include a clinical nurse specialist, midwife, an Aboriginal health practitioner, pharmacy technician and administration support. It is a Monday to Friday role, with regular hours and no shiftwork.

As the first LHD to implement this approach to care delivery you will need to be very well organised - keeping excellent records and high quality data to prove the service success. The role also requires some flexibility with clinicians transitioning into other related patient service within the Child Youth and Family Division, if projected service usage is not met.

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 Nicolla Giddings on or at for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

• 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