Social Worker Level 12
Social Worker Level 12
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01-05-2025
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Job Description
Make a meaningful impact in a beautiful country community as a Social Worker with Gloucester Health Service.
Remuneration: $37.03 $43.27 Per Hour Super Salary Packaging
Location: Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (until June 2026
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1
Hours Per Week:16
Requisition ID:REQ570566
Applications Close: Sunday 11/04/2025
Where youll be working:
Gloucester Health Service is home to the Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital a 14bed General Ward with a busy 3bed Emergency Department and operating theatre offering General Surgery and Ophthalmology via Visiting Surgeons and Medical Officers. This position is based at the Community Health Centre which provides a comprehensive range of nursing and allied health services to the local community.
Gloucester is the jewel of the Barrington Coast a charming rural town nestled where the Barrington Gloucester and Avon rivers meet. Just a few hours from Sydney and 1 hour 20 minutes from Newcastle Airport this friendly town is surrounded by breathtaking national parks rivers waterfalls and adventure opportunities. From kayaking and horse riding to bushwalking and gold rush heritage youll find endless ways to relax and recharge.
Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate Gloucesters pictureperfect golf course vibrant sporting facilities Olympic Pool Complex with hydrotherapy centre and scenic riverside parks. With accommodation options from luxury retreats to farm stays and camping near the World Heritagelisted Barrington Tops this is the perfect place to live work and explore.
About the role:
As a Social Worker at Gloucester Health Service you will play a vital role in providing highquality assessment treatment and case coordination for clients. You will work independently while being supported by visiting clinical educators and remote colleagues ensuring that patients receive the care they need in a collaborative culturally sensitive and personcentred manner.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing clientcentred clinical interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Supporting patients and families including navigating complex wardbased cases
- Exercising independent professional judgement and working within organisational legal and ethical boundaries
- Contributing to quality improvement and enhanced consumer outcomes
- Navigating systems such as aged care NDIS and guardianship processes
- Delivering care that reflects best practice and aligns with evidencebased approaches
This is a diverse and rewarding role in a closeknit team with a supportive culture and strong community values.
About you:
You are a compassionate and capable Social Worker who:
- Is selfmotivated and able to work independently
- Brings strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Can engage effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Has a solid work ethic sound time management and professional boundaries
- Has experience with the Aged Care and NDIS systems
- Understands (or is willing to learn) guardianship tribunal processes
- Seeks continuous improvement and works collaboratively within a team
Requirements:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work
- Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Experience in a healthcare or hospitalbased social work setting
- Understanding of aged care disability and mental health systems
- Current NSW Drivers Licence
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where youre challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for fulltime employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (prorata for parttime employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) giving you the opportunity for true worklife balance
- Salary packaging options up to $11600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Onsite orientation and ongoing support from visiting Clinical Nurse Educators and other offsite clinicians
- Opportunities for ongoing education and professional development
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Additional Information
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a childsafe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people aligned with NSW Healths 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 wellbeing of children and young people actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information please visit: is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024015: 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.
At Hunter New England Local Health District we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse inclusive and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable barrierfree application process.
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