? Lead meaningful change as a Senior Social Worker Level 3 - bring your advanced expertise, compassion and culturally responsive practice to empower recovery and make a lasting difference in the lives of mental health consumers.

Remuneration: $121 568 - $125 507 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Glen Innes CHS

Requisition ID: REQ677567 Glen Innes CHS

Applications Close: Sunday 20th September 2026

? About the Role

As a Senior Social Worker Level 3, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, person-centred assessment, treatment and care coordination to adults experiencing a diverse range of mental health challenges.

Bring your advanced social work expertise to a role where recovery, wellbeing and meaningful outcomes are at the heart of care. You’ll work alongside consumers to understand their individual circumstances, support their recovery journey and empower them to achieve their goals.

As a valued member of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide specialist psychosocial expertise to inform holistic mental health care. Your role will include identifying and addressing psychosocial stressors, strengthening family and cultural inclusion in care planning, and providing specialist Social Work input across areas including family and domestic violence and child protection.

You’ll be well supported by the Community Manager, Clinical Coordinator and Head of Discipline, with access to a broader Hunter New England Local Health District Mental Health Service network. This provides valuable opportunities to connect with experienced professionals, access specialist education and strengthen your ongoing clinical development.

This is an opportunity to bring your experience, leadership and passion for Social Work to a service that values collaboration, innovation and high-quality care.

? Where You’ll Be Working

Join the Glen Innes Community Mental Health Team, part of the New England North West Mental Health Service, and become part of a passionate team committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of people across the region.

The Glen Innes Community Mental Health Team delivers high-quality, person-centred mental health care across the Recent England catchment. Working alongside a diverse multidisciplinary team of Psychiatrists, Resident Medical Officers, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate, share expertise and contribute to holistic patient care.

Be part of a contemporary and forward-thinking service providing comprehensive mental health assessment and treatment across the communities of the New England district. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration and recovery-oriented care, the team is continually looking for new ways to enhance the delivery of ambulatory mental health services.

Underpinned by strong clinical governance and multidisciplinary leadership, the service is committed to maintaining the highest standards of clinical care while fostering a culture that embraces change, innovation and continuous improvement.

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What we can offer you:

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

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network

Career progression opportunities within NSW Health

Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees

Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay

Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing

Essential Requirements:

- Must hold as a minimum a bachelor degree in social work which provides 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 the willingness to travel in the course of employment.

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:

? Compassionate & Culturally Responsive: Bring a person-centred approach grounded in cultural sensitivity, respect and inclusive practice.

? Strong Clinical Expertise: Demonstrate confidence in undertaking comprehensive mental health assessments and engaging meaningfully with consumers, families and carers.

? Collaborative & Inclusive: Build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders and contribute confidently within a multidisciplinary environment.

⚡ Adaptable & Resilient: Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic setting while remaining adaptable and responsive to changing priorities.

? Exceptional Communicator: Communicate with clarity, empathy and professionalism while balancing competing demands and maintaining a high standard of care.

Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!

Additional information:

- Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.

- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-protected environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

- 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 [email protected] for confidential support.

- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.

- Demonstrated high level verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to independently problem-solve and apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to provide consultation to GPs, CMO's and other service providers.
- Demonstrated commitment to consumer and carer focused clinical practice which is collaborative and provided in a holistic and respectful way.

Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Rose on [email protected]

Information for Applicants:

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: 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.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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