Employment Type:
Temporary Part Time (up to 10/02/2027)
Position Classification:
Social Worker Level 3
Location:
Lemongrove Campus, Penrith
Remuneration:
$58.95 – $60.86 per hour
Hours Per Week:
16
Requisition ID:
REQ635253
Applications Close:
15/02/2026
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working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity
to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people's homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).
Planned Care for Better Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Social Worker to take on the role of Care Coordinator. This position aims to deliver high‑quality social work services and care coordination within Primary Care and Community Health. The successful incumbent will provide psychosocial assessment, intervention and support to people living with chronic health conditions, complex social needs or those at risk of hospitalisation, using advanced professional judgement to guide clinical decision‑making.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with allied health, nursing and support staff to ensure integrated, person‑centred care. The position also provides leadership and supervision to Level 1/2 Social Workers, contributing to a supportive and development‑focused team environment.
We invite you to take this next step in your career with us. Apply today
Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD Employees
* Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
* Novated Leasing
* Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What You Will Bring To The Role
* Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers and a commitment to maintaining a high level of professional skill and knowledge. Overseas qualifications must supply the AASW Overseas Assessment number.
* Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel. This may include driving long distances across NBMLHD.
* Extensive experience in the delivery of Social Work services, with a demonstrated ability to analyse problems with advanced reasoning skills, set priorities and apply a range of options to support client goal setting and care plans.
* Demonstrated experience providing Social Work interventions for adult/aged clients who have chronic and complex health conditions in a community setting.
* Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to create a holistic and cohesive approach to service delivery, with minimal direct clinical supervision.
* Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision for Social Work clinicians and undergraduate students.
* Demonstrated working knowledge of Integrated Care initiatives / the Strategic Framework for Integrating Care.
* Demonstrated high level verbal, written and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders throughout all organisational levels.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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