Social Worker

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Social Worker - Mental Health Level 3

Remuneration: $ $58.52 per hour + superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ608441

Location: Inverell Community Health Service

Applications Close: Monday 13th October 2025

Where you'll be working:

New England North West Mental Health Service is seeking dedicated and passionate Mental Health Clinicians to join our Inverell Community Mental Health team. Our multidisciplinary team—comprising Psychiatrists, Resident Medical Officers, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals—delivers acute mental health care across the New England region. As part of a forward-thinking and innovative service, you will play a key role in providing high-quality mental health assessment and treatment to the community. Our strong clinical governance framework ensures consistent, excellent care for every patient, every time. We are a team driven by a commitment to continuous improvement, clinical excellence, and innovation in the delivery of ambulatory mental health services, backed by strong multidisciplinary leadership.

What you'll be doing:

As a Level 3 Social Worker, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred assessment, treatment, and case coordination to adults experiencing a range of mental health challenges. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute a vital psychosocial perspective to care planning and delivery.

Your role will focus on supporting individuals in their recovery journey, helping them achieve their goals and improve overall wellbeing. You will also provide specialist input on complex issues such as family and domestic violence, child protection, and psychosocial stressors. Promoting family and cultural inclusion will be central to your approach, ensuring holistic, inclusive, and responsive mental health care.

About you:

We are seeking a compassionate and professional Social Worker who brings a culturally sensitive approach to their practice. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and engaging meaningfully with consumers, families, and carers.

You will have a solid understanding of the impacts of mental health on individuals and communities, and be confident working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. Success in this role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to navigate competing demands, and a flexible, proactive mindset in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

In this role, you will be well supported by the Community Manager, Clinical Coordinator, and Head of Discipline. As part of the broader Hunter New England Local Health District Mental Health Service, you'll also have access to ongoing education, supervision, and support from district-level clinical leaders and discipline-specific advisors.

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.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.

What we can offer you:

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
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work life balance
• 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
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
• 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.

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Information for Applicants:

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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.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD- for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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