Social Worker

5 days ago


Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Full time $109 - $137 per year

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 21/08/2026)

Location: Lithgow Community Health Centre

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2

Remuneration: $ $52.83 per hour

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ600655

Application Close: 07/09/2025

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed

and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centres. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.

This position is dedicated to delivering high-quality clinical Social Work Mental Health services to individuals experiencing mental illness or mental disorders. The approach is grounded in principles that are least intrusive, collaborative, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented. It places strong emphasis on family engagement and responsiveness, while integrating evidence-based interventions that promote self-advocacy and personal empowerment. The ultimate goal is to support individuals in building the capacity for optimal independent functioning within their community, fostering resilience and long-term wellbeing.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals navigating mental health challenges. If you're a compassionate, skilled professional who values collaboration, evidence-based practice, and recovery-oriented care, we invite you to bring your expertise to a team committed to empowering people and strengthening communities.

The Welcome Experience: Regional NSW – Make the move

NSW Government offers a free service to essential workers and their families who are considering or in the process of moving to regional NSW. The Welcome Experience joins Local Connectors with essential workers to provide support which is tailored to the specific needs of the individual or family offering support with relocation, housing, education, social connections, accessibility and healthcare, leisure and recreation and Cultural connections.

Please visit The Welcome Experience website to learn about this free service or register now for a Local Connector to contact you by completing the registration form.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

  • Accrued Day Off (ADO)
  • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
  • Novated Leasing
  • Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
  • Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What you will bring to the role

  • Bachelor's degree in social work with post graduate experience in mental health and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
  • Demonstrated skills in mental health Social Work assessments and social and clinical interventions and demonstrated experience working with people with mental illness.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate meaningfully with consumers and carers with a commitment and understanding of trauma informed care and recovery principles in mental health service provision.
  • Demonstrated understanding of culturally sensitive practice and commitment to Aboriginal mental health and wellbeing principles and practice improvement.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and good interpersonal skills.
  • Computer competence and literacy.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of NSW Mental Health Act, 2007
  • Current Driver's License and willingness to use for work purpose travel. Ability to travel within the LHD in accordance with the position

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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