Employment Type:Temporary Part Time (until 02 January 2028)
Position Classification: Social Worker – Level 1/ 2
Remuneration:$79,419.00 - $113,301.00 per annum, pro rata(+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week:up to 16
Requisition ID:REQ676249
Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital

Are you a talented Social Worker looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?

About the role

Join our energetic and supportive Social Work team in a rewarding Level 1/2 Social Work position, working 2 days per week in a busy general hospital setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and compassionate social worker to develop their skills while contributing to high-quality patient care within a collaborative multidisciplinary workplace.

We welcome applications from motivated professionals who are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of patients, families, and the broader community.

What MLHD offer

- Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
- Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
- Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
- Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family,



including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Our ideal candidate will

- Hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively prioritise and organise your own work / caseload
- Hold current Australian Working Rights

For role related queries or questions contact Rachael Crowe – the Social Work Manager on *************@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.

Applications close: 9 August 2026 (at midnight)

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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📌 Social Worker - Level 1/2 (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Wagga Wagga