Hunter New England Local Health District
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Remuneration
:$******* - $******* Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type
:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification
:Social Worker Level 3
Hours Per Week
:38
Location:
Glen Innes CHS
Requisition ID
:REQ****** Glen Innes CHS
Applications Close:
Sunday 20th September ****
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 New 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.
Making a move can feel overwhelming, but support is available.
The Welcome Experience is a free service designed to help health workers and their families settle into regional communities. From connecting you with local schools, childcare providers, sporting clubs, housing information, and community networks, the program helps make your transition smoother so you can feel at home sooner and start enjoying everything your new community has to offer.
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
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.
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-safe 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 protected, 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 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.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).
For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:
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This is a Category A position
. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with
NSW Health policy directive
PD****_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 packaging 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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📌 Social Worker Level 3 - Mental Health (New South Wales)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 New South Wales