Social Worker Level 4

Step into a rewarding Social Work role in a region where your career and lifestyle can thrive together.

Remuneration: $121,658 - $124,607 per annum + super + salary packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4

Location: Manning Hospital, Taree

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ599339

Applications Close: Sunday, 7th September 2025

About us:

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to grow your career. We are a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, providing a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. As the largest employer in the region, we encourage collaboration, openness and respect in the workplace to empower our employees to use their knowledge, skills and experience to meet the principle of Excellence. Every patient. Every time.

Join our welcoming Social Work team at Manning Base Hospital, where you'll be part of a diverse and highly skilled group based in Taree. Whether you're looking to grow your career or embrace a tree or sea change, this is the perfect opportunity. Just under two hours north of Newcastle, our region is easily accessible with daily Sydney–Brisbane XPT stops at Gloucester, Wingham, and Taree. Surrounded by lush subtropical rainforests, pristine beaches, winding rivers, and breathtaking waterfalls, it's a lifestyle as rewarding as the work you'll do.

About the role:

In this role, you will provide rapid and responsive support to patients with complex medical and social needs, helping to reduce hospital admissions and re-presentations. You'll work with individuals facing challenges such as NDIS support needs, acute carer stress, breakdowns in support systems, reduced capacity for daily living, and frequent presentations to hospital.

Based within the Social Work Department, you will respond to referrals from the Emergency Department and other hospital services, playing a key role in ensuring patients are connected to the right supports. You'll enjoy being part of a multidisciplinary team, bringing the social work perspective to collaborative care, and helping patients transition smoothly through the health system and beyond discharge.

To support your success, you'll receive a comprehensive orientation program, regular clinical supervision, peer support, and access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities tailored to your career goals.

About you:

Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Demonstrated advanced clinical experience (minimum 3 years full time) in crisis intervention including trauma, counselling, case management for patients/families with illness adjustment, domestic violence, child protection, end of life care and bereavement support.
• Demonstrated ability to independently problem-solve and stay within professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex/pressured situations as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

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.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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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.

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