About the Role
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Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 2
Remuneration: $95,131.00 - $108,943.00 per annum pro rata
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ645740
An exciting job opportunity in rehabilitation services is now available for motivated professionals who are committed to helping clients regain independence and achieve their goals. This role provides outstanding professional development opportunities, supporting your growth through ongoing training, mentoring, and exposure to diverse clinical experiences. You will collaborate within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, working closely with Allied Health, Nursing and Medical staff to deliver comprehensive, person‐centred client care. If you're looking for a rewarding position where teamwork, learning, and meaningful client outcomes are at the heart of your work, this role is an excellent fit.
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well‐balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.
If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
Working in Community & Allied Health
Join the vibrant team of professionals who enjoy a fulfilling career providing community and allied health services in beautiful regional NSW. Community and Allied Health in Northern NSW Local Health District offers a diverse range of rewarding employment and professional opportunities.
Providing services across the lifespan from antennal to end of life care, we offer generous access to professional development and education opportunities, clinical supervision and support, and a range of health and wellbeing strategies. With a focus on client‐driven service improvement and compassionate and empowered care we aim to provide staff with a welcoming and engaging work environment to improve health outcomes and make a positive impact on the lives of many people and the community.
Relocating to the region?
The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
What You'll Be Doing
* Providing comprehensive and appropriate Social Work assessment and intervention as an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team for patients/clients of the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD).
* Relevant qualification in Bachelor of Social Work and eligible for membership of The Australian Social Work Association prior to commencing. To be appointed as a Level 2 Health Professional evidence must be provided of three years' clinical experience.
* Demonstrated ability to provide a broad range of clinical services within the scope of practice of the position.
* Demonstrated ability to utilise problem‐solving skills and a multidisciplinary team approach in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient care.
* Demonstrated effective communication through the use of information technology, written, verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise own work/caseload.
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of person‐centred care, quality improvement and evidence‐based practice.
* Ability to work in sites across the Local Health District as required or directed with a valid unrestricted driver's licence for use in NSW and willingness to travel in the course of employment. Availability and capacity to participate in a seven‐day rotating roster that includes working all days of the week including public holidays (if applicable).
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Christopher Hanna on Christopher.Hanna1@health.nsw.gov.au
Applicants
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.
This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions.
Applications Close: 16 March 2026
NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.
For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
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