Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3

Remuneration: $121,568 - $125,507 pro rata

Hours Per Week: 20

Requisition ID: REQ690636

Applications Close: Thursday 8th October 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

What you'll be doing To provide an effective and efficient Social Work service that addresses the psychosocial aspects of care for patients as identified, providing intervention including support, education and resources to assist in dealing with health events.

To actively participate and contribute to the continued development of the Social Work professional role in the context of Health.

This position will support IMHAOD services.

About You

You are a dedicated and highly skilled Social Worker with qualifications eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers and extensive experience supporting individuals, families, and communities within complex healthcare environments. You bring a robust understanding of the social determinants of health and are committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care that enhances patient wellbeing and supports positive health outcomes.

Your expertise in psychosocial assessment, care planning, and intervention enables you to effectively manage complex presentations, identify individual and family needs, and coordinate appropriate supports across the continuum of care. You are confident working with patients experiencing significant health and social challenges, applying evidence-based approaches to advocate for their needs and facilitate meaningful outcomes.





A collaborative and proactive practitioner, you work effectively alongside multidisciplinary teams, community organisations, and external agencies to ensure integrated and holistic care. You have demonstrated experience contributing to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of social work services, supporting both service excellence and patient-centred outcomes.

Known for your exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, you are able to manage a demanding workload while maintaining high standards of professionalism and accuracy. Your strong written, verbal, and computer skills support effective documentation, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, allowing you to make a valuable contribution to healthcare teams and the delivery of quality social work services.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.





We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact [email protected] .

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.

Need more information?

1. For role related queries or questions contact Sally Knight on [email protected] For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - [email protected] 'Get to know our Health District' - MNCLHD

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