Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3

Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.30 per hour (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)

Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 20

Applications Close: 18 Nov 2026 – 11:59pm

Senior Social Worker

Dubbo Health Service

About the role An exciting and rare opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join an established team of skilled social workers at Dubbo Health Service and extend their practice across all areas of social work.

The role of a Senior Social Worker in a hospital setting is unique and provides an amazing opportunity to experience all facets of social work.

Senior Social Workers will attend and support various wards/units within the hospital, undertake psychosocial assessments and provide a range of therapeutic interventions.

The successful candidate will be provided with an ‘orientation buddy’, have access to professional development and supported to engage in meaningful clinical supervision.

To A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District To apply for this role:

- Click ‘Apply’
- Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login

- Upload your current resume

- Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Emma Parkes on (02)



6809 6600 or at [email protected]

Additional information for applicants:

- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a protected and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse.
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
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📌 Senior Social Worker (Dubbo)
🏢 Western NSW Local Health District
📍 Dubbo