Social Worker

7 days ago


Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia Northern NSW Local Health District Full time $7,373 - $104,753 per year

Live and work in a place of great beauty, rich and diverse in culture and creativity. Enjoy a lifestyle that allows time and space to learn and grow.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1-2

Remuneration: $73, $104,753.00 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Social Work Department, working across Tweed, Murwillumbah, and Byron. We are seeking a motivated and passionate social worker to be part of a dynamic and supportive team. Our department provides high-quality, person-centred care across diverse clinical areas, offering you the chance to expand your skills and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, families, and the community.

You will have the opportunity to: Work across varied hospital and community settings, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contribute to innovative and evidence-based practice, and develop professionally in a supportive learning environment. If you are enthusiastic about social work, adaptable, and committed to delivering excellent care, we would love to hear from you.

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.

You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

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Join our team and you'll enjoy:

  • Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
  • Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
  • Growth – access to professional and personal development
  • Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
  • Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

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Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day

Applications Close: 1 October 2025

NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.

For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions

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