Senior Social Worker

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time (Job share may be considered)

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3

Remuneration: $112, $116,038.00 pa ; $ $58.52 per hr (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health Incentives – (conditions apply, may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme and Western NSW LHD Incentives)

Location: Bathurst, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Applications Close: 26 November 2025 – 11:59pm

Senior Social Worker - 5 – 10K Incentives Offered

Bathurst Health Service

About the role

You will join one of the world's leading and connected rural health services as a Senior Social Worker, where we are driven by a single goal; healthier rural people - thriving communities. Clinical leadership and care are at the heart of the Senior Social Worker for the Western NSW Local Health District.

This position is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing high quality services to patients / clients of the Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) in order to meet their health and wellbeing needs. You will need to lead in an environment of constant change, improvement in the quality and efficiency of services.

At Bathurst Hospital, we have built a collaborative, people-focused culture. Our vision - Healthier Rural People - Thriving Communities, provides a benchmark for our partnership and leadership approach to improving the health and wellbeing of people living in regional and remote areas of New South Wales.

Some of the benefits of working for WNSWLHD include, generous salary packaging options, flexible work practices, and corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport.

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

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 Jenny Rose, Social Work Head of Department 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