Hunter New England Local Health District Reference number REQ642686 Occupation Social Worker Work type Full-Time Location Newcastle, Hunter & Region Salary Information $126524 - $129591 Closing date 06 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Step into a senior role where your expertise shapes practice, supports clinicians, and drives better outcomes.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until February 2027
Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 4
Remuneration: 126524 - 129591
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: The Maitland Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ642686
Applications Close: Monday, 6 April 2026
About the Role An exciting full-time contract opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Social Worker (Level to join the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Hunter Valley team. This contract runs from June 2026 to 14 February 2027. Based at the High Street campus in Maitland, you will work with young people (0–17 years) and their families/carers experiencing complex and severe mental health challenges, delivering specialist assessment and treatment within a recovery-focused model of care.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver advanced clinical social work interventions for complex child and adolescent mental health presentations
* Provide clinical leadership through consultation, joint work, education, and governance activities
* Support multidisciplinary decision-making, including risk reviews and care planning
* Contribute to service improvement and broader CAMHS/Allied Health governance
* Mentor and support Social Work staff across the CAMHS network
* Travel across the Hunter Valley and LHD for clinical and consultative work as required
About You
* You are an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker who:
* Demonstrates expertise in therapeutic work with complex presentations
* Balances clinical, leadership, and mentoring responsibilities
* Is adaptable and able to manage competing priorities
* Contributes to service development and improved consumer outcomes
* Works within ethical, professional, and evidence-based frameworks
* Values collaboration, teamwork, and psychological safety
Team, Support & Development You will be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, shared decision-making, and clinician growth. The CAMHS model supports joint clinical work to strengthen outcomes and ongoing development. You will receive strong support from team leadership, regular clinical supervision (including access to external model-specific supervision), and opportunities for professional and leadership development. Ongoing learning is supported through performance reviews, accountability meetings, and engagement with the broader CAMHS and Allied Health networks.
What we can offer you:
* Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-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
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Additional Information
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full time and part time vacancies.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position, you must be an Australian Citizen, a Permanent Resident of Australia, or a New Zealand Citizen with a current New Zealand passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur where no suitable local candidate is identified and will be offered strictly in line with the conditions and expiry date of the visa. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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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.
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.