Overview
Social Worker - Intellectual Disability and Mental Health - Wagga, NSW Health. Temporary Part Time position (until 23 October 2026). Employment Type: Temporary Part Time. Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1 / 2. Remuneration: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable). Hours: up to 32 per week. Requisition ID: REQ. Applications Close: 11 September 2025.
About MLHD and the Role
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Social Worker who is ready for a new adventure. We provide public health services to approximately 243,228 people across the Riverina, Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area and the South Western Slopes of NSW. As the largest employer in the region, MLHD has over 5,000 healthcare staff across 33 hospitals and 12 primary healthcare centres. To explore why MLHD is the right place to grow your career, click the link in the original job posting to learn more about us and our communities.
Role responsibilities: to deliver high quality social work services to patients in accordance with the ethics and standards established by the Australian Association of Social Workers, the health department, and other relevant bodies; provide professional social work services to patients and families/carers through interventions such as psychosocial assessment and care planning, general support counselling, crisis and brief intervention, assistance with practical matters, provision of information, referral and advocacy, and consultation with and referral to community agencies. To see all role requirements please review the position description.
What MLHD Offer
- Salary Packaging – up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses
- Professional Development – Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support physical and mental health
About You
Our ideal candidate will:
- Be a confident / conscientious team player with an engaging personality aligned with NSW Health Core values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment
- Hold relevant Australian standard qualification
- Hold current registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (or eligible to hold)
- Application process: include resume, cover letter, qualifications and address the Questionnaire. For a confidential chat, contact Michael Bolton, MHDA Governance Manager on or
MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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