Social Worker

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30/6/26)

Position Classification: Social Worker level 1/2

Remuneration: $76, $108,943.12 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)

Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: 23 November 2025 – 11:59pm

Social Worker

Orange Health Service

About the role

Orange is nestled in the picturesque Central Western Tablelands of NSW. It offers locals and visitors a unique blend of rural living with the culture and opportunities of a modern city.

The Orange Health Service Social Work Department operates across both the Orange General Hospital and Bloomfield Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Campus. This position is an opportunity for Social Workers both local or looking for a 'Tree change', to become a member of a dynamic rural Social Work Department.

This Social work position is specifically allocated to the Orange General Hospital and works within the Orange Hospital Social Work Team. The role includes the provision of psychosocial assessment and interventions to patients, carers and their relatives receiving services at Orange Hospital. To provide this service, you will work collaboratively with a Multidisciplinary Team, including Nursing, Medical and Allied Health Professionals.

If you are passionate about serving patients, carers and relatives at their most vulnerable, have a lifelong commitment to practice development and learning, enjoy collaborative teamwork and navigating the challenges of a complex health service, we would welcome your application.

As an employee of Western NSW LHD and the Orange Health Service Social Work Department, you will be provided the opportunity to develop professional knowledge and skills and obtain experience in quality improvement activities and workplace education, to contribute to improved care for patients / clients and their families.

The Orange Region has a strong and vibrant Aboriginal community that access Orange Health Service. Our expectation is that all applicants demonstrate cultural competence and a commitment to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal people.

Challenge yourself. Make an impact. Shape the future. Join us at Western NSW Local Health District.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

Early in your career? Get AHEAD

Kick-start your career with Western NSW LHD's Allied Health Early Accelerated Development (AHEAD) Program. This unique program provides early-career allied health professionals with:

Support as you commence your role and throughout your first two years in the District

Connection with a peer network of allied health professionals

Professional education and interdisciplinary workshops building professional capability in a range of areas, including leadership and quality improvement

Career development opportunities both within and beyond the program

The AHEAD program is open to early-career allied health professionals in Western NSW LHD. Find out more here: AHEAD program information

Hear from our early-career professionals: WNSWLHD Allied Health Rural Graduate program

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To apply for this role:

• Click 'Apply'
• Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
• Upload your current resume
• Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Brad Haines, Head of Department – Social Work on or at for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD