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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker - Mental Health Level 3
Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour + superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ608441
Location: Inverell Community Health Service
Applications Close: Monday 13th October 2025
Where You'll Be Working
New England North West Mental Health Service is seeking dedicated and passionate Mental Health Clinicians to join our Inverell Community Mental Health team. Our multidisciplinary team—comprising Psychiatrists, Resident Medical Officers, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals—delivers acute mental health care across the New England region. You will contribute to high-quality mental health assessment and treatment within a strong clinical governance framework to ensure consistent, excellent care for every patient, every time. We are a team committed to continuous improvement, clinical excellence, and innovation in ambulatory mental health services, supported by strong multidisciplinary leadership.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Level 3 Social Worker, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred assessment, treatment, and case coordination to adults experiencing a range of mental health challenges. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and provide a vital psychosocial perspective to care planning and delivery. Your role includes supporting individuals in their recovery journey, helping them achieve goals and improve wellbeing, and providing specialist input on complex issues such as family and domestic violence, child protection, and psychosocial stressors. Promoting family and cultural inclusion will be central to your approach, ensuring holistic, inclusive, and responsive mental health care.
About You
We are seeking a compassionate and professional Social Worker who brings a culturally sensitive approach. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and engaging meaningfully with consumers, families, and carers. You should have a solid understanding of the impacts of mental health on individuals and communities and be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders. Success in this role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to navigate competing demands, and a flexible, proactive mindset in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will be supported by the Community Manager, Clinical Coordinator, and Head of Discipline, with access to ongoing education and supervision from district-level clinical leaders and discipline-specific advisors.
Requirements
* Must hold a minimum bachelor degree in social work providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
* Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and willingness to travel for employment.
What We Can Offer You
* At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy challenging work in spectacular locations.
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – supports work-life balance
* Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* Fitness Passport for health and well-being – discounted gym options
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Opportunity to collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information
* An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part-time and temporary vacancies.
* This position is full-time; part-time or job-share arrangements may be considered.
* To be eligible for permanent employment you must be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen with a current NZ Passport. Temporary visa holders may be considered only if no suitable local candidate is identified.
* We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.
* Hunter New England Health is dedicated to a child-safe environment aligned with NSW Health's Child Safe Standards. All staff prioritise the safety and well-being of children and young people.
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For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Rose at Melissa.Rose@health.nsw.gov.au
Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource to help Indigenous job applicants apply for NSW Health positions. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy PD2024_015 prior to offer. All new employees must comply with the policy.
Additional Information on Diversity and Recruitment
Hunter New England Local Health District is an inclusive employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and will provide accommodations as needed during the recruitment process. For confidential support, contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au.
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