Senior Social Worker

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 30th June 2026)

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3

Remuneration: $ $58.52 per hour (+ superannuation + salary packaging options

Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 38 hours

Applications Close: 29 September 2025– 11:59pm

Senior Social Worker – Inpatient Services

Orange Health Service

About the role

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.

The Senior Social Worker – Inpatients provides psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, adjustment counselling and complex discharge planning for patients, carers and their relatives accessing inpatient services at Orange Health Service. The role is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team and overall provision of psychosocial care for inpatients.

In addition to the clinical responsibilities the Senior Social Worker – Inpatients is a key leadership position coordinating the day to day social work inpatient service, providing clinical guidance to Level 1/2 Social Workers and having input in the clinical direction of the department. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a highly motivated and committed group of Senior Social Workers. As a Level 3 Senior Social Worker there is an opportunity to apply your supervisory knowledge and skills and engaged in the development of social workers in the acute hospital setting.

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. In light of this senior position having a leadership component, successful applicants will have access high quality leadership development programs operating in WNSWLHD and opportunities to progress their leadership potential.

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

If you are passionate about delivering high quality social work services to patients, carers & relatives experiencing cancer and are up for the challenge of providing services in the rural setting. This is the opportunity for you.

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 Brad Haines 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