Senior Social Worker

Step into a senior leadership role where your expertise in mental health makes a real impact - and your growth is supported every step of the way.
Remuneration
: $121,658 - $124,607 per annum + super + salary packaging

Employment Type
: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification
: Social Worker Level 4

Location
: Taree Community Health Service

Hours Per Week
: 38

Requisition ID
: REQ611028

Applications Close
: Thursday, 30th October 2025

About Us
Join a dynamic and supportive team at Manning Mental Health Service, where we provide responsive, recovery-focused care to adults and families across the Lower Mid North Coast. As part of our Care Coordination, Intake, and Acute Care Teams, you'll be helping people transition from hospital to community, offering vital services like assessment, treatment planning, medication monitoring, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention – all while working closely with psychiatrists and local supports to make a real difference.

About The Role
As a Senior Social Worker, you will provide expert clinical services to consumers with complex needs, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care. In this leadership position, you'll play a key role in improving clinical outcomes by providing specialised consultation, participating in service development projects, and supporting continuous quality improvement across the District. You will also actively contribute to clinical research and maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development and supervision.

You'll be responsible for guiding and mentoring junior staff and students, sharing your expertise to strengthen clinical practice across the team. Your role will also involve identifying and managing workplace risks in line with NSW Health Work Health and Safety procedures and escalating issues as needed. This is a rewarding opportunity for a driven and experienced social worker to lead with impact and help shape the future of mental health care.

About You
We're looking for a motivated and experienced senior leader with a strong background in mental health, who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. You'll bring clinical expertise, leadership capability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care. Your ability to contribute to service development and support your colleagues will be key, and you'll be well-supported by a close-knit leadership group, the Manning Service Manager, and the broader Manning Mental Health team.

You will be supported with a comprehensive Mental Health Service orientation, regular in-service education, and ongoing encouragement to participate in relevant in-house and external training to further develop your skills and expertise.

Requirements

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

What We Can Offer You
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• 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) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife 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

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

All overseas candidates seeking sponsorship MUST have obtained a positive skills assessment via AASW with code prior to applying.
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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.

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.

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- or confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.