Hunter New England Local Health District

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time

Position Classification:Social Worker Level 3

Remuneration:$121,568 - $125,507 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 38

Locations: Glen Innes and Inverell

Applications Close: Monday, 5th September 2026

Where you'll be working

New England North West Mental Health Service seeks dedicated and passionate candidates for a Senior Social Worker to be based in either our Glen Innes or Inverell Community Mental Health Team. The Glen Innes and Inverell Community Mental Health teams provide high quality mental health care across the New England catchment and comprises of a multidisciplinary team including Psychiatrists, Resident Medical Officers, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals. You will be a part of a contemporary and innovative service that is responsible for the provision of mental health assessment and treatment across the communities of the New England district.

The service maintains a strong clinical governance structure to ensure the provision of high quality, excellent mental health care for every patient, every time. The team is passionate about leading change and innovation in the delivery of ambulatory mental health services, with a strong multidisciplinary leadership team.

The Opportunity

As an experienced Level 3 Social Worker, you will provide high-quality assessment, treatment and care coordination service to adults experiencing a range of mental health challenges. You'll deliver high-quality, person-centred care, working closely with individuals on their recovery journey to help them achieve their goals and improve their wellbeing. You will play a key role within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, contributing to a psychosocial perspective to care for mental health consumers.

Your focus will include addressing psychosocial stressors, promoting family and cultural inclusion in care planning, and providing specialist input on matters related to family and domestic violence, as well as child protection. You will be supported in this position by the Community Manager, Clinical Coordinator and Head of Discipline. The successful applicant will become part of a wider Hunter New England local Health District Mental Health Service network and will have access to support and education from key district support positions.

About you

We are seeking a compassionate and professional Social Worker who practices from a culturally sensitive perspective. The ideal candidate will be skilled in conducting thorough mental health assessments and engaging inclusively with consumers, families, and carers.

Requirements

• Must hold as a minimum a bachelor's degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.

Additional information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies
• This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting 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:

• 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
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt.

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