Employment Type: Full Time Temporary until 4 September 2026 (leave relief)
Position Classification: Social Worker - Level 4
Remuneration: $121,658.00 - $124,607.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ593225
Applications Close: 21 August 2025
Vaccination Category: A

Are you a talented Social Worker looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Social Worker who is ready for a new adventure. As the Social Worker, you will be working as part of the dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team. This is your opportunity to step into a position where no two days are the same. You will have opportunities to work within a range of settings at Wagga Wagga Health Service.

To learn more about the community of Wagga Wagga- visit us here.

About the role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic Social Worker to be a part of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing high-quality care to patients/ clients of the Murrumbidgee Local Health District in order to support management of their health needs and to promote wellness.

As the Social Worker, you will be responsible for:

• Providing comprehensive Social Worker service across a range of clinical areas and settings.
• Providing a consultative service in area/s of clinical expertise to clinicians across the district to promote the consistent provision of safe high quality patient centred care.
• Evaluating treatment according to patient/client goal achievement in collaboration with senior clinicians as appropriate, with alterations to intervention/plans made accordingly.
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to optimise the health care and wellbeing of each client and their loved ones.
• Lead, complete and share in continuous improvement initiatives, to enhance service delivery and client/patient/consumer outcomes, and participation in clinical research activities as required

To see all role requirements please review the Position Description

What MLHD offer:

Professional Growth and Development: Access to ongoing training and education with clear pathways to advance with NSW Health

• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing
• Relocation Support: Assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community
• 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.
• Flexible Working Arrangements
  
  
  About You
  Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• An in-depth understanding and ability to provide social worker services in a curious and empathetic way to families participating in the program.
• Tertiary Qualifications in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)
• High level of professionalism with ability to work independently and as part of a large team
• Exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage a diverse workload and prioritise services where necessary

How to Apply
Embrace the infinite opportunities to lead with compassion and make a lasting impact within our community. Contact Catherine Pearson, Sustained NSW Families Clinical Co-ordinator NUM2 Child and Family Health on 0437688975 or email [email protected] for a confidential chat.

Apply Online! Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

Position Description