Palliative Care Bereavement Social Worker/ Psychologist - Location Negotiable
Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
Are you a talented Social Worker or Psychologist looking to make a significant impact within regional communities? As the Bereavement Support Worker, you will be the clinical lead for the Bereavement Support in the Community service. The Social Worker/ Psychologist is an integral part of the MLHD Community Care Team and will work within the Palliative Care Team and closely with the Community Care Nursing team to identify and link clients who are receiving or have received Palliative Care services and require bereavement support.
As the Bereavement Support Social Worker/ Psychologist you will be responsible for:
* Coordinated support and bereavement follow‑up of family members/carers of patients of the MLHD Palliative Care Service.
* Consistent provision of information and psycho‑education for bereaved family members/carers.
* Ensuring client/patient care is delivered within professional, organisational, legal and ethical boundaries and reflects evidence‑based practice and MLHD values.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 30 April 2026) (Job Share Considered)
Position Classification: Social Worker – Level 3 | Psychologist Remuneration: $77,358.00 - $116,038.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Benefits
* Relocation Assistance and Accommodation Support considerations – assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community.
* Flexible start and finish times, additional days off and hybrid working.
* Generous salary packaging – access up to $20,600 per annum tax‑free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
* Health & Wellbeing Support – comprehensive wellness programmes for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport and initiatives to support physical and mental health.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Tertiary qualification in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers OR AHPRA registration as a Psychologist.
* Advanced clinical knowledge, skills and experience in Social Work/ Psychology, with an emphasis on evidence‑based practice.
* Well‑developed time management, written and verbal communication, and IT skills including an ability or willingness to use telehealth as a mode of delivery of clinical care.
More Information
1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position
Contact & Application
For role‑related queries or questions contact Molly Witenden – Palliative Care A/ Nure Unit Manager on **************@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat. Applications close: 4 November 2025.
MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve.
We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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