Elevate your impact as a Social Worker Level 3 – Bring your specialist expertise and compassionate approach to a close-knit multidisciplinary team, shaping holistic, recovery-focused care and empowering consumers and families through some of the most pivotal moments of their journey. Remuneration:$61.31
- $63.29 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time until November 2027 Position Classification:Social Worker Level 3 Hours Per Week:24

Location:
Manning Hospital | Taree Requisition ID:REQ699754 Applications Close: Sunday 25th October 2026

About the Role
As a Social Worker Level 3, you’ll bring your expertise to the Manning Mental Health Inpatient Unit, playing a pivotal role within a collaborative multidisciplinary team and providing specialist psychosocial insight across assessment, care planning and intervention. Your expertise will help address complex psychosocial needs, strengthen family-inclusive and culturally responsive care, and support consumers navigating challenges including family and domestic violence, child protection and homelessness risk. You’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact at some of the most critical points in a person’s recovery journey, helping consumers build meaningful connections with community services and supports to strengthen continuity of care beyond the inpatient setting. Joining a small, close-knit Social Work team, you’ll be supported by experienced senior professional guidance from the community team, regular clinical supervision, a comprehensive orientation program and ongoing education and professional development. This is an opportunity to grow your specialist mental health career in a supportive environment where your expertise is respected, your voice is valued and your contribution creates lasting impact.



In this role, you’ll be welcomed with a comprehensive induction and strong support from day one, working alongside the multidisciplinary Manning Mental Health Unit team, Nurse Unit Manager, Service Manager and your Head of Discipline. This collaborative support network will provide the guidance, connection and professional support to help you thrive in the role.

Where you’ll be working: Located at Manning Base Hospital in the heart of Taree, the Manning Mental Health Inpatient Unit provides specialised care to people experiencing acute mental health challenges. Join a passionate and collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering compassionate, recovery-focused, trauma-informed and culturally safe care that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families. This is an opportunity to build your career within a supportive regional health service that values teamwork, clinical excellence and ongoing professional development. Beyond the workplace, enjoy the lifestyle of the Mid North Coast, with its relaxed pace, accessible cost of living, stunning natural beauty and easy access to beautiful beaches and coastal escapes. 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 current community has to offer. Learn More: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

What we can offer you: At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by compelling 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 team-oriented 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.

Additional information: An eligibility list will be created for future temporary 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 safe, 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

📌 Social Worker Level 3 (Taree)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Taree