Renal Specialist Social Worker Incentives Offered

Make a meaningful impact supporting renal patients and families - join Manning Base Hospital as a Social Worker in a supportive team

Remuneration:$116892 - $120680 per annum superannuation salary packaging rural incentives
Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Social Worker Level 3
Location: Manning Base Hospital Taree
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ640148
Applications Close: Sunday 15th February 2026

Where youll be working

Manning Base Hospital is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to deliver high-quality clinical services and professional leadership within a multidisciplinary team. Based in the Lower Mid North Coast Sector of Hunter New England Local Health District this role has primary responsibility for Social Work services within Renal Services with opportunities to contribute across other areas of the hospital as required.

Youll be joining a supportive and collaborative environment focused on delivering compassionate patient-centred care to individuals and their families.

About the role

In this role you will work closely with patients and their families/carers to support wellbeing and quality of life throughout the course of chronic kidney disease. You will provide psychosocial assessment counselling and practical support assisting individuals to manage the impacts of illness maintain independence pursue personal goals and adapt to ongoing treatment and lifestyle changes.

Youll also support families and carers through periods of adjustment contributing to functional rehabilitation and continuity of care across the patient journey.

Comprehensive orientation and onboarding will be provided along with ongoing support from the broader team and access to continued education and professional development opportunities.

About you

You are a skilled and compassionate Social Worker with strong clinical knowledge of renal disease and its psychosocial impacts. You bring the ability to assess complex needs develop individualised care plans and deliver counselling and emotional support to patients and their families.

You are confident working in complex and emotionally demanding situations advocating for patients and navigating community financial and government support systems. You demonstrate a commitment to ethical practice accurate documentation and confidentiality.

You work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and bring excellent communication problem-solving and adaptability skills. A respectful culturally responsive approach is essential with the ability to work sensitively with diverse communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Requirements:

• Bachelor in Social Work or equivalent with eligibility for membership with Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).
• Current unrestricted drivers licence and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where youre challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Youll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Be rewarded with up to $10000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*

• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time 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 for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional information:

• * Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. Please note: the increased RHWIS allowance is approved until 30^th June 2026. Commencement after this date may be subject to change including the allowance amount for which the candidate may be eligible. To check your eligibility visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances please contact .
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen or a permanent resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

How to apply:

Click apply online submit your information and resume and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

1. High-level verbal written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to adapt style to diverse audiences and clinical contexts.
2. Strong independent problem-solving skills providing evidence-informed counselling while applying professional and ethical boundaries within complex multidisciplinary environments.
3. Demonstrated leadership capabilities including planning and evaluating team activities and providing supervision and support to students and less experienced staff.