Senior Social Worker - Community Hospital generalist
Hunter New England Local Health District
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Join our team as a Level 3 Social Worker and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities
Employment Type
: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification
: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration
: $***** - $***** + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week
: 16
Requisition ID
: REQ******
Location
: Tomaree Community Hospital Nelson Bay
Applications Close
: Wednesday, 16th September ****
Where you'll be working
Tomaree Community Hospital is a well-resourced rural facility providing emergency, aged care, and outpatient services to the Port Stephens community. Working within a close-knit, well-established multidisciplinary team, the successful applicant will deliver high-level clinical social work support across acute and subacute settings. Key responsibilities include complex case management and discharge planning, clinical consultation, and service enhancement.
This position sits within the Lower Hunter Social Work Team, operation and professional reporting will be to the Head of Discipline for Social Work Lower Hunter. Onsite support will be provided by the Tomaree Community Hospital Health Service Manager.
The Opportunity
This Social Work position works across all ward within Tomaree including Medica, and Emergency Department. Social work receives referrals through the electronic medical record. The focus of the role is providing psychosocial interventions to patients in Tomaree hospital. Social work will undertake psychosocial assessment, conduct family meetings complete applications for Guardianship and provide case management of complex patients.



The role is supported by the Lower Hunter Head of Social Work. The Line manager of the position is the HOD of Social Work. Monthly supervision is an essential requirement for this role. The position sits in the Lower Hunter Social Work Department who met monthly. Ongoing professional development is encourage and supported through the Lower Hunter Allied Health Department. The position requires a social worker who can work independently without direct supervision.
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.
Current driver's license and willingness to travel
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:
Relocating? The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.
Proximity to shopping and other services
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)



- giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
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
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary 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.
Salary Packaging is beneficial to most Hunter Recent 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 or *************.
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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📌 Senior Social Worker - Community Hospital Generalist (New South Wales)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 New South Wales