Social Worker Level 1/2

Make a meaningful impact every day - join our team as a Social Worker at Manning Base Hospital and help guide patients and families through life's toughest moments.

Remuneration: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum + super + salary packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2

Location: Manning Base Hospital, Taree

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ613075

Applications Close: Sunday 26th October 2025

Where you'll be working:

Step into a rewarding role as an Inpatient Social Worker at Manning Base Hospital, where you'll be part of a passionate and supportive team making a real difference in people's lives every day. In this vital role, you'll contribute to the delivery of holistic, person-centred care that supports both health and wellbeing outcomes.

Located in the stunning Manning Valley, you'll enjoy a lifestyle that combines meaningful work with the natural beauty of coastal and country living - think beaches, rivers, and a strong sense of community all at your doorstep.

About the role:

As a valued member of the Inpatient Social Work team at Manning Base Hospital, you'll deliver professional and compassionate support to patients and their families/carers, helping them navigate the challenges that come with illness, injury, and hospitalisation. Your work will play a key role in achieving the best possible health outcomes, guided by the policies and values of Hunter New England Local Health District and NSW Health.

In this dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, you'll provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments, crisis support, and tailored brief interventions to meet each person's unique needs. Your ability to communicate effectively, manage competing priorities, and work collaboratively with healthcare teams will be central to delivering responsive, high-quality care in a fast-paced setting.

As part of our mutually supportive and dedicated team, you'll have opportunities for professional development, service development, and collaboration with senior managers and colleagues.

About you:

We're seeking a Social Worker who brings a deep understanding of the psychosocial impacts of acute and chronic illness or trauma on patients and their families. You'll ideally have experience in a relevant clinical specialty and be confident in delivering psychosocial assessments and crisis interventions using person-centred, trauma-informed, and brief intervention models. Experience working in a healthcare setting will be highly regarded, along with the ability to respond effectively in complex and emotionally sensitive situations.

Requirements:

• Must hold as a minimum a bachelor degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Willingness to participate in the Social Work On Call (OC) Roster, including Public Holidays.

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
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

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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.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD- for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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