Job Description

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Requisition ID: REQ

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Employment Type: Permanent Part - Time

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Position Classification: Social Worker – Level 4

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Remuneration: $131,585.00 - $134,775.00 per annum, pro rata(+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)

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Hours Per Week: up to 16

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Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital

About The Role n

The Senior Renal Social Worker Level 4 is a vital member of both the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) Renal Service and the broader multidisciplinary healthcare team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based social work services to patients and clients across inpatient and outpatient settings. Working with people living with late-stage chronic kidney disease, this role provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment, advocacy, information and education, referral to community supports, and emotional and practical support for patients, families and carers through a client-centred approach.

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This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of renal patients while contributing to service excellence and the ongoing development of social work practice across MLHD.

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Learn more about our Wagga Wagga Renal Unit here

What MLHD Offer n

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.

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- Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
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- Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
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- Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
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- Career development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
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- 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.
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Our Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate nn
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work with eligibility for full membership with AASW (Australian Association of Social Workers).
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- Advanced clinical skills, knowledge, and experience in delivery of high-quality evidence based Social Work in the field of healthcare and chronic disease.
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- Experience in leadership within a multidisciplinary team setting and ability to provide professional supervision to local and district allied health staff/students.
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- Excellence in communication skills - negotiation, decision making, advocacy, and the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
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- Clinical inpatient experience will be highly regarded
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For role related queries or questions contact Kira Dalton – the A/ Renal Stream Manager on MLHD‑ for a confidential chat.

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Applications close: 1 October 2026

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

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

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

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This is an NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases.

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The full list of requirements is outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11).

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You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process.

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📌 Senior Social Worker - MLHD Renal Stream (Charles Sturt University)
🏢 Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD)
📍 Charles Sturt University