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: $61.31 - $63.29 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 16

Location: Tomaree Community Hospital Nelson Bay

Applications Close: Wednesday, 16th September 2026

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 sub-acute 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

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- 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
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 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





- 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.

For role related queries or questions contact Estelle Alsop on

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: 3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: HNEHealthSteppingUp

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 recent employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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 (Nelson Bay)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Nelson Bay